Many deaf people cannot read or write well, and rely on sign language to communicate. — Pexels
How do healthcare professionals communicate with a deaf person?
Most will write on a piece of paper, use hand gestures, or speak, either for the deaf person to lip read or for informal interpreters such as friends and family members who accompany the patient to pass on the information.
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