Toolkit Idea Topic 6-Hearing Health Care Pros

Hi Everyone. This is the 6th of 27 idea topics I listed on three sheets of paper called:
"A Toolkit of Ideas for People With A Hearing Loss"
Page 1 Introduction Ideas 4 topics
Page 2 Toolkit Ideas 18 topics
Page 3 Closing Ideas 5 topics

6 Hearing Health Care Professionals
1) Medical Doctors
a ENT/Otolaryngologist-Ear, nose & throat doctor that treats conductive loss in the outer and middle ear. Usually refer inner ear problems to an otologist.
b Otologist-Doctor who spend 100% of their time on ear disorders
specializing in inner ear problems of the cochlea, balance mechanism and nerves.

2) Audiologists-have a masters degree in audiology, licensed and trained to identify, measure & evaluate hearing loss and provide non-medication of hearing loss including hearing aids. some assistive devices and rehabilitation.

3) Hearing Aid Dispenser/Provider-A person who fits and provides hearing aids. Choose someone who spends adequate time informing & counseling you and in whom you have confidence and trust.

4) Speech-Language Pathologists-provide evaluation,rehabilitation and prevention of speech and language disorders. Frequesntly seen in children with a hearing loss.

Since we all have had experiences with these professionals lets have a good discussion and sharing of our experiences.
How many of us see an ENT or Otologist once a year to see if they can help us in any way?
How often do we see an audiologist? Does he give you a copy
of your audigram?
How many of us have never seen an audiologist but rely on a hearing aid dispenser? Especially in rural areas.
Does anyone have experience with a speech language pathologist?
Let's
chat. Paul in New Jersey

FYI: Prior five idea topics can be seen at google web site
"hlt1-27.blogspot.com"