title: The signs of silence. Communicating with deaf and hearing-impaired patients.
abstract: Nearly 7 percent of the U.S. population is deaf or hearing-impaired. Yet few EMS providers know how to identify or communicate with these special-need patients. Find out how to bridge the gap to deal effectively with this patient population.
authors: Vernon Fire Department, CA.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Bradley
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003638:Deafness / Q000523:psychology*; D004634:Emergency Medical Technicians / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D013240:Stereotyping; D014481:United States