“Hearing vs. Listening”: The Impact of Hearing Loss on Providing Excellent Patient Experiences
Description
What can be done when hearing loss impacts patient/provider communication and the overall patient experience? This week, Keith N. Darrow, Ph.D., CCC-A, is our guest on Healthcare Experience Matters to shed some light on this issue.
He also provides key insights into the difference between “hearing” and “listening,” and how these distinctions affect communication, ensuring that barriers to quality patient care are removed.
Dr. Darrow is a distinguished neuroscientist, clinical audiologist, certified dementia practitioner, medical researcher, and published author. His primary goal is to enhance health and well-being while promoting active aging by addressing the medical challenges associated with hearing loss and tinnitus.
This conversation dives deep into the significance of hearing in shaping patient experiences and highlights the importance of understanding both hearing and listening in healthcare settings.
Learn More: https://healthcareexperience.org/hearing-patients
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