Ensure any service referred to is explicitly made aware or of the risk, e.g. by a verbal handover. This patient is a risk to <person / organization> because <reason>. Communication Needs This patient has a communication A relevant statement describing action Put in place the appropriate solution recommended. need relating to <hearing / speech / to be taken, such as: cognition / language>. Allow time on the call and consider use of other This patient requires an interpreter resources to support communication. who can speak <language>. or <Other person> can be relied upon to interpret. or Suggest use of British Sign Language video call. Access Instructions Special access instructions for <A relevant statement describing action Pass to downstream service as necessary. <location> are <instructions>. to be taken>.
or This patient is a risk to <person / organization> because <reason>. Ensure any service referred to is explicitly made aware of the risk, e.g. by a verbal handover. Communication Needs This patient has a communication need relating to <hearing / speech / cognition / language>. A relevant statement describing action to be taken, such as: This patient requires an interpreter who can speak <language>. or <Other person> can be relied upon to interpret. or Suggest use of British Sign Language video call. Put in place the appropriate solution recommended. Allow time on the call and consider use of other resources to support communication. Access Instructions Special access instructions for <location> are <instructions>. <A relevant statement describing action to be taken>. Pass to downstream service as necessary.
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