Awareness of the right to Argentine Sign Language interpretation services among pediatricians practicing in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.

Introduction: Barriers in communication between physicians and Deaf or hard of hearing people may be risk factors for health. The services of a professional Argentine Sign Language interpreter (PASLI), by virtue of Act No. 26378, may mitigate this.

Prevalence of deaf people who have a professional Argentine Sign Language interpreter during their children's medical consultations.

Introduction: In Argentina, hearing disability accounts for 18% of disabilities. Argentine Sign Language (ASL) is the communication system of choice used by deaf people (DP). An incorrect communication with physicians hampers the adequate provision of health care.