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A Case For Etiologic Focus In Audiology — Genetic Testing
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Bloom, Shelley H.
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Year and Degree
2009, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Speech and Hearing Science.
Abstract
Genetic testing can determine the etiology for hearing losses of genetic origin. The genes for many common forms of hearing loss and some uncommon forms have been discovered and mapped. When the cause of the hearing loss is known, the treatment can be targeted and enables more accurate, complete information regarding the prognosis. Therefore, it would be beneficial for audiologists to include a referral for genetic testing as a routine part of an audiologic evaluation. However, genetic counseling is crucial for enabling patient understanding of the genetic information and comprehending the benefits and risks of genetic testing. This fits into the goal of autonomy for the patient or caregivers by providing enough information to make an informed decision about treatment for the hearing loss.
Committee
Christina Roup, PhD (Advisor)
Gail Whitelaw, PhD (Committee Member)
Christy Goodman, AuD (Committee Member)
Subject Headings
Communication
;
Genetics
;
Health Care
Keywords
Audiology
;
Hearing Loss
;
Genetic Testing
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Bloom, S. H. (2009).
A Case For Etiologic Focus In Audiology — Genetic Testing
[Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1243967282
APA Style (7th edition)
Bloom, Shelley.
A Case For Etiologic Focus In Audiology — Genetic Testing.
2009. Ohio State University, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1243967282.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Bloom, Shelley. "A Case For Etiologic Focus In Audiology — Genetic Testing." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1243967282
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
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