Presence of a live video interpreter during consultations may help improve some aspects of communication between doctors and patients with deafness.

Language barriers contribute substantially to inequities in U.S. surgical care. Spanish-speaking patients are especially ...

FRAMINGHAM — When Dan Ringer’s first daughter, Delaney, was born deaf 16 years ago, he learned American Sign Language. It's a skill that he brings, along with his natural compassion, to assist deaf ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Only 10% of hospital patient portals offered access in languages other than English or Spanish. Patients who ...