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cord-289819-1kji8bbn	Chang, Michelle J.	Caring for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients in Dermatology during the COVID‐19 Pandemic	2020-08-14		.txt	text/plain	492	39	50	title: Caring for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients in Dermatology during the COVID‐19 Pandemic Safety procedures have been implemented to protect patients and providers, some of which may interfere with effective communication for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) patients, who already face significant challenges. In this letter, we make recommendations for mitigating communication barriers for DHH dermatological patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. 4 To limit risk of COVID-19 transmission, dermatology practices have dramatically reduced inperson visits and increased utilization of telemedicine and telephone calls, 5 posing significant and unique challenges to DHH patients. If an interpreter is not available for video conferencing, dermatologists should facilitate the encounter via telephone, so that DHH patients may use their preferred telecommunication relay service. The COVID-19 pandemic requires that dermatologists be creative in providing DHH patients with timely and effective care. Overcoming Additional Barriers to Care for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients During COVID-19	./cache/cord-289819-1kji8bbn.txt	./txt/cord-289819-1kji8bbn.txt