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Area of Science:

  • Medical Communication
  • Healthcare Accessibility
  • Patient-Physician Relationship

Background:

  • Non-verbal communication is vital for providing excellent healthcare to deaf patients.
  • Communication barriers can negatively impact the patient-physician relationship and the quality of care, diagnosis, and treatment for deaf individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the legal and sociocultural aspects of the relationship between deaf patients and physicians.
  • To highlight the importance of effective communication strategies in healthcare settings for deaf patients.

Main Methods:

  • A non-systematic literature search was conducted using computerized databases from 1996 to 2006.
  • Keywords included 'patient', 'deaf person', 'communication', and 'health'.

Main Results:

  • Studies focused on communication barriers between deaf patients and physicians.
  • The significance of non-verbal communication and sign language in healthcare was emphasized, supported by Federal Law 10.436/02.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing communication barriers is essential for fostering a strong healthcare bond and ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment for deaf patients.
  • Public institutions should implement training programs for healthcare professionals on the appropriate care of deaf patients.