Royal Association for Deaf People webinar - for GPs, primary care, chemists, and dentists

News - 28 July 2023

'Ensuring Patient Safety: Safeguarding Patients and the Importance of Interpreters in Healthcare' is a webinar that will include a short Deaf Awareness session focused on clinical practices.

It takes place on Thursday 21st September, 10am to 11:15am. 

The webinar will focus on:

  1. The Significance of Interpreters: Understanding the pivotal role of interpreters in facilitating effective communication between healthcare professionals and deaf patients.
  2. Best Practices in Deaf-Friendly Healthcare: Learning how to create an inclusive and accessible healthcare environment for all patients.
  3. Ensuring Compliance and Ethics: Understanding the legal and ethical obligations in providing interpreter services for deaf individuals.
  4. Avoiding Communication Breakdowns: Strategies to prevent misunderstandings and ensure accurate information exchange.
  5. Q&A Session: An opportunity to clarify doubts and receive expert insights on providing optimal care to the deaf community.

Tickets for the free webinar can be reserved online

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