This book is designed to provide audiology students and practitioners with a comprehensive foundation for understanding the role of communication in audiology practice as well as practical strategies for using clinical communication standards.
An introduction to the text describing the importance of communication for musical practice. This chapter highlights the importance of communication in the clinical setting, including guidelines, privacy considerations, and factors influencing the use of electronic health records. The following sections provide the reader with key concepts that provide a basis for thinking about communication. These universal principles can serve as a standard in all areas of health communication. The text then guides the reader in applying these concepts to the two most common forms of clinical communication: speaking and writing. These concepts are discussed specifically in relation to the practice of audiology in the areas of diagnosis and intervention. There are examples that show real encounters. This text also provides many examples of audiological data that can be used as models in audiology practice.