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The Necessity for Identifying the Patient’s Residual Auditory Abilities |
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by Jay B. McSpaden, PhD, and Larry Brethower, BC-HIS |
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We need to routinely find the loudness discomfort levels of patients and fully define their residual hearing capabilities. Only then can we provide a truly customized fitting when moving onto items such as target gain, etc. |
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A Clinician’s Encounter with the Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR) |
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by Ted Venema, PhD |
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An introduction to ASSRs and their applications in a real-world fitting environment. |
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The Hearing Care Professional as an Expert Witness |
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by Granville Y. Brady, Jr, AuD, and Robert G. Wilson, JD |
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Serving as an expert witness in a legal trial can be professionally and personally rewarding. Here are some tips on what to expect and how to proceed. |
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Five Practical Techniques for Helping Your Patients |
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by Brian Taylor, MA, and Von Hansen |
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Practical advice for converting the reluctant hearing-impaired visitor into your patient. |
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Tributaries to the River of Audiology |
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by John K. Duffy, PhD |
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The legacy of Robert West, PhD, and the contributions made by a few of the many talented graduates of Brooklyn College. |
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Stars in the Field |
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A behind-the-scenes look at a few select companies and some of the people who make them successful. |
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RECD and Clinical Verification in Children |
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by Andrea Bohnert, MTA, and Petra Brantzen, MTA |
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A field study on the accuracy of a new system for making direct real-ear-to-coupler difference (RECD) measurements in children. |
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Tech Focus: Sound Suites and Acoustic Testing Booths |
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A product review of anechoic chambers and test suites. |
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