Medi-Sign Book

Usually, an American Sign Language Interpreter is present during a scheduled office visit. However, Dr. Joseph Garcia’s research into communication between doctors and deaf patients found that personal health information is not as forthcoming when a third party (interpreter) — who knows many people in a closed community like the Deaf Community — is present.

During emergency medical situations, an ASL interpreter isn’t always available.  Emergency personnel would greatly benefit from communicating with deaf patients directly.

Interpreters are expensive and often limit the complete and preciseness of information given to providers. Medi-Sign-trained staff is trustworthy and does not add cost to health care.

Interpreters are often not available in rural areas or in emergency situations. Patients’ health could be compromised if accurate and clear communication is not available. On-site medical staff with Medi-Sign training can provide the high-level care everyone deserves.

During long-term care at hospitals, interpreters are unavailable for all hours. Nursing and other medical caregivers would have clear direct communication with patients at all hours of the day and night if Medi-Sign was learned by hospital staff. 

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