Hearing Loss and Patient-Physician Communication

Communication is essential in the patient-physician relationship. A report published in 2001 by The Institute of Medicine highlighted that effective communication is necessary for patient-centered care because it facilitates knowledge transfer and shared decision making. What impact does hearing loss have on communication and health? The work of Lin et al and The Health ABC Study have examined the long-term effects on health with the association with dementia and cognitive decline. But what about the short-term effects?

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