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Hearing Loss | Last Active: May 24, 2022 | Replies (85)

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Here is an interesting article on the nee to recognize hearing loss as a major health issue.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/articlepdf/2789772/jama_tonelli_2022_vp_220021_1647557320.94833.pdf

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Thank you for sharing this article. Health care workers and hospitals need to be more aware and provide compassionate care to the hearing impaired and family members, especially during a hospitalization. The visitation restrictions during the pandemic have left many families to battle for health care procedures and visiting modifications and rights the in recognizing hearing impairment as a disability under the ADA law.
The hearing organizations need to send infomation to all hospitals as a reminder and education concerning the rights of individuals under ADA