Journal of Audiology & Otology  2016;20(2):114-119

doi:10.7874/jao.2016.20.2.114

A Systematic Approach to Find a Professional Audiology Clinic: Patient-Based Information.

Gungu KIM 1 ; Gibbeum KIM ; Wondo NA ; Woojae HAN

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Keywords

Audiology clinic; Patient-based information; Hearing aids; American academy of audiology; American speech-language-hearing association; Healthy hearing

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

This brief communication introduced a systematic way to find a professional audiology clinic developed for patients and professionals by the American Academy of Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and Healthy Hearing. Patients can access each organization's website to find professionals and/or clinics based on criteria such as location, hours, special areas, types of service, reviews and rating by previous patients, and kinds of insurance accepted. Such a system may protect the patients from information overload, guarantee accurate information, and help them find themselves professional audiologists who can assist them. We expect professional organizations to adopt this system as soon as possible and link hearing-impaired patients with professional audiologists in Korea.