My interest in health care related to deaf people came about because of discussions with deaf friends, when they discussed their experiences related to health care. Other authors demonstrate that the deaf population have particular problems in using health services and in communicating needs whilst involved with professional carers.
Some authors discuss the deaf people who have experienced health care.
To discuss literature from research and anecdotal writings, to identify what other writers have found with regards to health care of deaf people. To describe communication between deaf people and health care personnel as outlined in literature. - To investigate how deaf people in Sheffield perceive communication between themselves and health care personnel. To outline the special needs of the deaf mentally ill person. - To describe the role of the specialist units for the deaf mentally ill person, and the role of health care personnel within those units. Discuss the special communication needs required in relation to providing deaf people with access to knowledge and understanding of their rights under the Mental Health Act 1983. Describe the work of the Maternity Care for the deaf Project, Manchester.