Posted by NoTime_author in Featured Articles, Tips on May 16th, 2010 | no responses

Effective patient education requires communication. Patients appreciate care that is individualized and patient-centered. So if your patient is deaf and communicates with American Sign Language (ASL), here’s another resource: videos free from Medline Plus. Topics now available include hand washing, warfarin, depression, and talking with your doctor.

The link: Health Information in ASL (American Sign Language) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/asl.html