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January 1, 2024
This article was first published in the Vol. 11 Issue 1 2024 of Canadian Audiologist, the official publication of the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA). Happy New Year Everyone! A new year can be both an exciting time, as well as a scary and daunting time. It’s a time for […]
July 19, 2023
Value is our service Ontario’s healthcare system is ever changing and expanding. Privatization of health care has been all the talk lately, but in Audiology, private services are not new. Paying for services and products out of pocket is also not new for our patients. What is new, however, are […]
June 1, 2023
This article was first published in the Vol. 10 Issue 6 2023 of Canadian Audiologist, the official publication of the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA). It is becoming increasingly recognized that untreated hearing loss is associated with increased risks of cognitive decline and dementia (Griffiths et al, 2020; Maidment et […]
May 1, 2023
This article was first published in the Vol. 10 Issue 5 2023 of Canadian Audiologist, the official publication of the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA). Psychologists often use the old adage of: “walking a mile in someone else’s shoes” to represent empathy in relationships (Shapiro, 2008). It means we can’t […]
September 28, 2022
Who should you see when you have concerns with your ears or hearing: an ENT Doctor or an Audiologist? It might be confusing to figure out which specialist is most appropriate depending on your concerns. This article will guide you through the roles and responsibilities of an ENT versus an […]
September 22, 2022
If you are wondering whether the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers tinnitus treatment, you have come to the right place. Tinnitus is when an individual experiences ringing (or other noises, like buzzing or hissing) in the ears or head, rather than from an outside sound source. The condition can […]