Another patient, who requested anonymity to maintain his health privacy, said that compared to another provider, he experiences worse access to ASL interpretation services at The Everett Clinic.

Another patient, who requested anonymity to maintain his health privacy, said that compared to another provider, he experiences worse access to ASL interpretation services at The Everett Clinic.

However, the deaf patient may not be equally proficient in the various methods they use (McAleer, 2006). Essential points for interacting with the deaf patient are identified in Figures 1 and 2.

The deaf population in the U.S. is around 37 million, compared to 15,500 certified ASL interpreters, according to Discover Interpreting, an organization aimed at increasing the number of certified ...