Breaking the Silence

Breaking the Silence is a seminar on the basics of sign language and communicating with patients with hearing impairments. Led by a lecturer from the Association of the Deaf of Slovakia, students learn basic signs, words and phrases for healthcare settings that help them communicate with deaf and hard-of-hearing patients. The seminar broadens future health professionals’ communication skills, raises awareness of communication barriers and supports empathetic, accessible and patient-centred care.