Hi all,
So I started working with a new partner (on the ambulance) a few months ago, and this guy is so deaf. We have a great working relationship and even talk outside of work on occasion.
The problem is.. He can't hear well at all. He can obviously hear to a degree, but i have to repeat EVERYTHING at least once and sometimes more and sometimes he just nods his head even though he doesn't even know what I said. This would be ok if it was a social thing, but this happens on calls when I am asking him to do things that have to do with patient care, which could be dangerous, especially if it is a safety issue for us.
My question is, would any of you approach this partner and talk to him about his hearing problem? Would you talk to a manger? Or would you just put up with it in fear of insulting him and hurting his feelings?
Annie