Symbol Communication tool for first aiders.
This book is designed to help those carrying out first aid to ask questions and understand responses
from people for whom communication is difficult.
Symbols
Symbols are an effective communication tool in assisting dialogue with people that have learning disabilities, people who do not speak English and people who cannot speak or hear due to their current condition.
Communication
The first aider can point to the symbols to add meaning to any questions or statements to the patient. The patient can also respond by pointing to symbols.
Book Format
As medical situations normally progress from first contact through to diagnosis and initial treatment, the layout of the booklet mirrors that progression. In addition, the back of the booklet provides easy access to a pain scale and core responses that may be used at any time. For example, the responses ‘Yes’ and ‘No’.
