Depression and Hearing Loss: Improve both
From the previous post of my blog focusing on relationships, many can relate to how difficult it is to keep a positive relationship going when one or both sides are dealing with depression. Last year, it was estimated that 9.5% of the American adult population had a depressive disorder. Some studies show that 13 to 27…
Read MoreThe Link with Second-hand Smoke and Hearing Loss
The list is growing on the ill effects of second-hand smoke. A report released in 2011 connects secondhand smoke and hearing loss in teenagers. The link was found when data from 1533 US participants, aged 12 to 19, revealed a higher level of a nicotine compound in the blood of those with hearing loss in…
Read MoreThe “M” Word Again
My father-in-law always told us that if we didn’t “market” our practice, it would be like a guy winking at a girl in the dark. That pretty girl wouldn’t know that guy was alive :). Audiologists have historically been reluctant marketers but I think we all can agree that it’s a necessary part of being…
Read MoreProfessional Reports – Obligation or Opportunity?
Many of us in private practice receive referrals from the medical community. Some of us don’t, but sure wish we did. When we do receive a direct referral, we all know that professional protocol dictates that we refer the patient back with a full report of our findings and recommendations or, at the very least,…
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