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EQUAL: a Straightforward Approach To Caring for Disabled Patients

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2 For example, patients that live with disabilities are twice as likely to report sexual assault compared to those without a disability. If they are part of the Deaf community, ensure that they have an American Sign Language interpreter present, as well as an in-person interpreter to best communicate the emotion behind their speech.