title: A protocol for people with hearing impairment.
abstract: The Patient's Charter states that people have the right to discuss and help to decide their care and treatment and that those with special needs are entitled to help when dealing with the NHS, including having someone to speak for them when necessary. This paper details the development of a protocol outlining the needs of people with hearing impairments with a view to ensuring staff have access to relevant specialist educational and communication skills.
authors.affiliation: Llandough Hospital and Community NHS Trust.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hayman
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*