Communication Access in Health Care
A Call to Action toward Achieving Accessible Telehealth
Do you have problems communicating with health care staff or about your health care issues due to your hearing loss and lack of effective communication in person, over the phone, or patient portal? Click here to find out how to be part of the solution and for information on how to invite your healthcare providers to connect with HLAA Communication Access in Health Care Program
Do you have problems communicating with health care staff or about your health care issues due to your hearing loss and lack of effective communication in person, over the phone, or patient portal? Click here to find out how to be part of the solution and for information on how to invite your healthcare providers to connect with HLAA Communication Access in Health Care Program
So, You and Your Hearing Loss are Going to the Hospital - Guide for Effective Communication in Health Care Settings
Everything You Need to Know, including:
- Communication and Access Plan (CAP)
- Patient Rights and Responsibilities
- Provider Responsibilities
- and More!
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) at UCHealth Medical Center at the Rockies
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If you are concerned about missing important information when you are in the hospital or medical appointments, you can ask for captioning. The tablet at left receives live captioning translation through a program that live streams from a transcriptionist (captioner) who listens to patient encounters with their medical providers.
Read More This article was based on personal experience with UCHealth medical providers. Written by Terri Shirley, HLAA Boulder Chapter Vice President Questions? Email [email protected] Keep in mind that CART should be available at other healthcare providers upon request. |
