Guest speaker
Dr Natasha Wilcock is a deaf doctor working in palliative care, TedX speaker and proud disability advocate, and deaf insight specialist training provider.
What to expect from the webinar
- The webinar is up to one hour.
- It is taught by a subject matter expert.
- There will also be a BSL interpreter present during the webinar.
- No preparation is needed, just bring a pen and paper if you want to make notes.
- The webinar will be recorded and will be available on the BMA website in the coming days.
What you will learn
- What is deaf insight and why it is a crucial topic for everyone working in healthcare.
- The barriers commonly faced by deaf patients and staff and the impact of these.
- Practical strategies to communicate effectively with deaf patients and colleagues.
- Ways you can contribute to creating a deaf-inclusive healthcare environment.
Who is this webinar for
- Free for BMA members and non members.
- It is specifically tailored for doctors and medical students who are interested in deaf-inclusive healthcare.