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- Title
Learning to communicate in silence.
- Authors
Kefas, Joanna
- Abstract
In the article, the author suggests using sign language in medical education. Topics discussed include the importance of communication between doctor and patient, facial expressions and gestures used in sign language, and learning the sign language making the students understand the importance of non-verbal technique. It mentions that by learning sign language, medical students can enhance their consultation skills with deaf patients.
- Subjects
MEDICAL students; MEDICAL education; NONVERBAL communication in education; PHYSICIAN-patient relations; SIGN language; EDUCATION
- Publication
Clinical Teacher, 2014, Vol 11, Issue 6, p463
- ISSN
1743-4971
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/tct.12179