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| Do we have enough audiologists to meet the growing aging demographic and those with HL? |
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| No because 1 billion people will be affected by HL worldwide by 2050 and there's only 15,000 audiologists in the US |
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| What are some conditions associated with and other health outcomes affected by (untreated) hearing loss? |
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| Diabetes, obesity, cognitive decline, risk for falls, anxiety and depression, and social isolation |
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| When thinking about health-related quality of life (HRQoL), HealthyPeople 2020 defines HRQoL as a "multi-dimensional concept that includes domains related to physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning". According to Chisolm and colleagues (2007), which area of functioning sees the greatest improvement as a result of hearing aid intervention? |
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5 Ethical Rules in Relationship to Industry:
1. When the potential for conflict of interest exists, the interest of the patient must come ___ the interests of the audiologist.
2. Commercial interest in any product or service recommended must be ___ to the patient.
3. ___ expenses, ___ fees, or ___ for time to attend meetings, conferences, or seminars should not be accepted directly or indirectly from a manufacturer.
4. Free equipment or discounts for equipment, institutional support, or any form of remuneration from a vendor for research purposes should be fully ___ and the results of the research must be accurately ___.”
5. “No gifts worth more than $___." |
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| before; disclosed; Travel; registration; compensation; disclosed; reported; 100 |
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| What are 2 specific changes to the current reimbursement model in audiology under Medicare/Medicaid could be made? |
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| To change us from diagnosticians so we can be reimbursed for rehabilitation-we should get paid for office visits. Consider limited physicians license so we can prescribe medication. |
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