When a patient is told that he or she needs surgery, it is natural to feel concerned, stressed, and worried. It is up to the surgeon to calm these fears by addressing the patient’s concerns, answering their questions, and letting them know that they will be completely focused on their surgery for the duration of » Read More

If you or a family member has been hospitalized for an injury or an illness, understanding a doctor’s diagnosis, the explanation of symptoms, and recommended instructions for medications and dosages can be overwhelming and confusing. Imagine going through this same scenario, only you are deaf. Communicating with doctors and nurses by trying to read lips » Read More