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Medical students, deaf patients and cancer.

Authors :
Farber, Jacqueline H
Nakaji, Melanie C
Sadler, Georgia Robins
Source :
Medical Education; Nov2004, Vol. 38 Issue 11, p1201-1201, 1p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Reports on the limited access to health care and cancer information experienced by deaf patients in the U.S. Distrust of doctors due to unsettling interactions with uninformed doctors; Preparation of medical students to become clinical leaders dedicated to improve the access of deaf and hard of hearing community to health care and cancer prevention and control information; Evaluation of the students on their American Sign Language proficiency.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03080110
Volume :
38
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Medical Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14816572
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2929.2004.02010.x