The third edition of Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids provides clinical audiologists, hearing instrument specialists, and graduate students with the latest in practical information reflecting current clinical practice standards. Authored by two of the industry's leading authorities on adult amplification and audiology practice management, the book is sequenced to match the patient's journey through a clinical practice. Its 12 chapters are packed with the latest commercial innovations in hearing aids, basic hearing assessment procedures, patient-related outcome measures, and innovative couns.

Edition statement from cover, half title page and preface. "Second edition"--Title page.

Intro -- Preface -- 1. Essential Psychology of Hearing Loss in Adults -- 2. Acoustics at the Speed of Sound -- 3. Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear -- 4. Measurement of Hearing -- 5. Hearing Disorders and Audiogram Interpretation -- 6. The Hearing Aid Selection Process -- 7. All About Style: Hearing Aids and Earmolds -- 8. Hearing Aids: How They Work! -- 9. Advanced Hearing Aid Features -- 10. Hearing Aid Fitting Procedures -- 11. Outcome Assessments and Postfitting Issues -- 12. "Selling" Hearing Aids: It's Not a Bad Thing! -- Appendix -- References -- Index.