Develop an appreciation of the heterogeneity in the population with hearing loss or deafness and understand how this drives the differences in communication needs, preferences and sense of identity/culture among this population.
Describe how patients within this population are vulnerable to inequities in cancer care and explain how current clinical practices exacerbate disparities among patients and providers with diverse communication needs.
Identify opportunities for radiation oncologists to develop inclusive practices for patients and providers with diverse communication needs.
