RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENT SPECIALISTS AND DEAF COMMUNITY

The relationship between the ENT specialist and the Deaf Community is discussed along with the relative role of the nonmedical consultants w ho come into contact with this group of people. Suggestions are made t o the clinician for a correct approach to deaf persor: acquisition of adeguate tools for communication and clear and understandable informat ion. In this communication and clear and understandable information. I n this context, the advent of Cochlear Implants and their impact on th e Deaf Community are taken into consideration.