How would you respond when a patient asks for a different way to communicate?

Instruction: Explain what you can do now and how you would arrange support for the treatment discussion.

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A fictional patient who is hard of hearing says, “Please face me and write down the appointment details. I still need another way to understand the dentist’s treatment explanation.” The office has a process for arranging communication assistance. You have not established which aid or service would be effective for the clinical discussion.

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I'd ask the patient what works best for them and provide the appointment details in the requested accessible form through our approved process...

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