Deaf Aotearoa released in August 2009 a DVD, Medical Professionals working with Deaf and Hearing Impaired Clients.
Medical Clip
[4.96 MB]
This DVD aims to help health professionals when working with Deaf or hearing-impaired patients.
Helpful tips and demonstrations included in the DVD are:
- ensuring accurate two-way communication between health providers and Deaf or hearing impaired patients
- positive interactions between health professionals and the Deaf patients
- using visual aids to explain conditions or procedures
- ways to communicate with Deaf or hearing-impaired patients - including speaking directly to the Deaf person and not using their family/friends as interpreters
- the rights of the Deaf consumer within the Health and Disability Code.
The DVD was funded by Waitemata District Health Board and the Health and Disability Commission and is available to all health providers for free of charge.
Copies can be obtained from Deaf Aotearoa by telephoning 09 828 3282 or email communications@deaf.org.nz
