Bringing culture to the forefront: Formulating diagnostic impressions of deaf and hard-of-hearing people at times of medical crisis

Journal/Book: Prof Psychol-Res Pract. 1996; 27: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Amer Psychological Assoc. 137-144.

Abstract: Deaf and hard-of-hearing people exist in a culture quite different from the hearing world-it is a culture that is unique to the Deaf community. Deaf culture is different from the culture of the hearing world, but it is even more different than the culture of the medical community. A discussion of cultural differences and case examples are used to illustrate the profound shift in meaning that happens when culture is brought to the forefront and behavior is viewed from multiple centers. Basic concepts of medical crisis counseling are useful in framing culturally appropriate interventions for members of the Deaf community who are drawn into the health care system in medical crisis.

Note: Article BA Phillips, Childrens Hosp, Dept Psychiat, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 USA

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