San Diego, CA - June 6, 2011 - Plural Publishing is pleased to announce the release of a new book, Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids, by Brian Taylor, Au.D. and H. Gustav Mueller, Ph.D.This extremely practical and engaging new book is an excellent introduction for practicing audiologists just beginning work with hearing aid dispensing, as well as students and ENTs. It also brilliantly serves the needs of prospective hearing instrument specialists studying to obtain their state license, audiology assistants, and speech language pathologists working with hearing impaired adults.
The book also provides timely, accurate and cutting edge information on many of the "best practices" used to select and fit modern hearing aids. Included are several pre-fitting, day-of-the-fitting and follow-up procedures that must be properly completed to optimize patient satisfaction. For these reasons, this book is also a valuable addition to the professional library of even the most experienced audiologist.
The authors, renowned audiologists and experts in amplification, are experienced in the day-to-day fitting of hearing aids and have taught hundreds of students with a variety of backgrounds. Designed to provide a consistent overview of the fundamentals of the entire hearing aid selection process, Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids provides step-by-step guidelines covering both the art and science of hearing aid fitting. It logically takes the reader from beginning to end of the entire hearing aid selection and fitting process, from the psychology of hearing loss and counseling issues through outcome measurement and resolving common issues. The chapters sequentially provide the reader with the essential knowledge needed to fit modern hearing aids, and include links to handy websites and resources for further study and reference.
To order Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids, visit Plural Publishing or Amazon.
