Guidance Document
British Society of Audiology; 2026.
Effective clinician-patient communication is critical for patient care. Deaf awareness ensures that healthcare providers understand the communication needs of people who are deaf or have hearing loss (PDHL), leading to improved communication and better health outcomes. This practice guidance and the underpinning research has been developed in line with the best available evidence and in consultation with PDHL.
https://www.thebsa.org.uk/guidance-and-resources/current-guidance/