Findings: Medical School Survey
During the summer and fall of 2020, we surveyed healthcare education students to gain a better understanding of how these students perceive their program’s abilities to prepare them to meet the needs of Deaf and hard of hearing patients.
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Findings: Medical School Survey
Recent research conducted by 2axend, Summer/Fall 2020
78% shared their medical school does not address the various types of communication barriers Deaf and hard of hearing individuals encounter in healthcare settings.
83% reported their medical school does not discuss best practices to consider when interacting with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
The following is surrounded with a circle graphic representing 79%: 79% OF STUDENTS BELIEVE THEIR MEDICAL SCHOOL HAS NOT PREPARED THEM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS IN CLINICAL SETTINGS.
On the bottom is the following: 2axend surveyed 406 students enrolled in a U.S. medical school.
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