Questions: Which type of patient can be communicated by the MA through a relay system assisted communication? Blind patients Patients with heavy accents Non-English speaking patients Patients who are deaf or hard of hearing

The answer is: Patients who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Explanation for each option:

• Blind patients: Blind patients typically do not require a relay system for communication. They may need assistance with reading or visual information, but communication can usually occur through spoken language.

• Patients with heavy accents: While patients with heavy accents might face communication challenges, a relay system is not typically used. Instead, interpreters or language services might be more appropriate.

• Non-English speaking patients: These patients might require language translation services or interpreters, but a relay system is not specifically designed for this purpose.

• Patients who are deaf or hard of hearing: Relay systems are specifically designed to assist individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. These systems facilitate communication by converting spoken language into text or sign language, and vice versa, allowing for effective communication.