Audiology, the study of hearing, is a multifaceted field with several areas of focus. There are different forms of hearing loss and related disorder with a variety of causes. Audiologist work to understand and treat conditions related to hearing by utilizing different techniques.
Hearing loss can have varying levels of severity, so the proper form of treatment must match each diagnosis. Certain individuals suffering from this ailment may require hearing rehabilitation, as well as hearing aids or other devices. Hearing loss may occur at any age, so audiologists must often be trained in treating both children and adults. In addition to hearing aids, audiologists may use a cochlear implant, which is the placement of an electronic device that is made to enhance one’s sense of hearing.
Health issues related to audiology include tinnitus, which is a form of hearing loss mostly associated with damage caused by exposure to loud noises. There are various methods of diagnosing hearing loss, including hearing tests and auditory brainstem response (A.B.R.) tests, often conducted by an ear, nose and throat doctor (E.N.T.). Audiologists might be retained as audiology expert witnesses for litigation to assessing the cause of hearing loss as a result of an accident.
The field of audiology is a complex area, as there are many health issues related to hearing and the human ear. ForensisGroup has been building a qualified selection of experts for more than twenty years, including those with an audiology background. Submit An Expert Request Form or call us to get information on highly qualified audiology expert witnesses.
