Hearing Loss: Effect on Hospice and Palliative Care through the Eyes of Practitioners

Discussions regarding values and goals of care are central to providing quality palliative care. An inability to hear during these sensitive discussions may significantly impair the quality of care provided yet hearing loss (HL) is not formally addressed in these settings nor in programs designed to assist practitioners gain advanced communication skills.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research