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These barriers can lead to complications and iatrogenic events, emphasizing the need for assistive technologies that enhance communication efficiency.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to develop a corpus of medical terms for the \u201cCaptar-Libras\u201d project, designed to improve communication between health care professionals and deaf patients through a bidirectional sign language system.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This study used the Delphi method to obtain consensus on key terms for a sign language translation system in health care emergency consultations. Initially, a questionnaire with common emergency questions was developed and distributed to health care professionals. The collected data were analyzed by a team of experts and adapted to Brazilian Sign Language (L\u00edngua Brasileira de Sinais [Libras]). Simulated clinical scenarios were then created to validate the system and ensure the accuracy of the vocabulary in the medical context.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Among the 16 participants, most were physicians (n=14, 87.5%) with experience in emergency care, and half had previously treated patients with hearing loss in emergency settings. The questions evaluated received high average importance scores, particularly those related to initial symptoms and pain intensity. Some suggestions for adjustments were made, with two wording modifications significantly improving clarity regarding smoking and alcohol use. Additional suggestions to enhance the medical interview were also proposed. This study aimed to identify essential questions for emergency consultations with deaf patients, focusing on developing a corpus for Libras recognition system. The findings emphasize the importance of effective communication and highlight the challenges of translating medical terms into Libras. To address these complexities, a multidisciplinary team used the Delphi method to ensure linguistic and cultural accuracy. Additionally, the study reinforces the need for clear, structured medical queries to improve accessibility in emergency care. As a next step, system validation through simulated scenarios will be conducted. Despite certain limitations, this research lays a solid foundation for advancing sign language recognition in medical settings.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This study represents a significant methodological step toward improving communication between health care professionals and deaf individuals in emergency medical settings. Rather than proposing a universal solution, the study presents a structured and participatory approach for developing a corpus of medical terms in Libras, with interdisciplinary validation. 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