Improving deaf insight in healthcare - live webinar

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This live webinar explores the healthcare and communication needs of deaf patients and colleagues and provides practical strategies to help you communicate effectively with deaf people and embed deaf-inclusive practices in your work.

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The webinar is free for BMA members and non members.

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. 

 

Organiser details

BMA Learning and Development