Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Counseling Skills
March 19, 2001
The term ''counseling skills'' is appearing in more audiology literature, but specific information on the nature of counseling skills is often lacking. Could you describe the basics of counseling as t... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults
Cerumen Removal
March 12, 2001
For clinical audiologists performing cerumen removal, what is the level of informed consent recommended to best comply with ethical standards, statutory regulations, and liability concerns? Read More
Infection Control Practice Management and Professional Issues
Group Support Programs
March 1, 2001
Does research indicate group support programs have greater success rates than one-on-one counseling regarding new hearing aid fittings? Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults
Distance AuD
March 1, 2001
Do you anticipate there will be distance learning for clinicians seekingthe Au.D. after 2005? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Tinnitus Severity Index
February 25, 2001
Please discuss normative data you have collected on Dr. Meikle's ''Tinnitus Severity Index'' (TSI) and how the TSI relates to severity of tinnitus. Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Infection Control
February 20, 2001
What options are available to the audiologist for sterilizing equipment? What equipment needs to be sterilized? Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
ECochG use in Meniere's Disease diagnosis
February 15, 2001
In most clinical settings, it appears the diagnosis of Meniere's disease is based on the clinical judgment of the physician. In light of this, please address the clinical utility of ECochG. Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Directionality and WDRC
February 5, 2001
How is directionality affected by hearing aids utilizing wide dynamic range compression? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Middle Ear Implants
January 25, 2001
What are the potential benefits of Middle Ear Implants as compared toconventional amplification? How do they compare in terms of their lifeexpectancy and cost effectiveness? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Medical and Surgical
Using Probe Mics to Measure Directionality
January 24, 2001
How do you use probe microphone measures to assess the integrity of directional microphone hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
