As a person with hearing loss for nearly 40 years, I have had my share of audiologists. I prefer an audi who is not just skilled with hearing loss treatment but who also seeks to understand my listening situations, is warm and compassionate, and treats me like a person.
As a mother to children with hearing loss, I require even more when it comes to my children’s audiologist. I want my children’s audiologist to spend time with them before rushing them into a booth. I want their audi to ask about their recent sporting events or their favorite t.v. shows or their friends. Is it because I think my children are fascinating to talk to? Of course! But, more importantly, getting to know my children builds trust and provides information to the audiologist about their listening environments. I also know the audiologist will get a better read on their hearing evaluations when my children feel comfortable and ready to go into the booth.
Dr. Mike Harvey* writes about audiologists who have a meaningful influence with their patients. He calls it “transformative power.” Transformative power is when an audi connects to their patients, provides the warmth, and helpful knowledge that leads to patients successfully managing their hearing loss. When patients are more successful in navigating their hearing loss, they are transformed.
Have you ever experienced a transformation after receiving help from an audiologist who cares about you? I sure have! Have you taken the time to thank your audiologist for their good care of you? If not, I encourage you to send a thank you letter to your audi. I’m including a letter template here, to help get you started. Audiologists are crucial to our hearing health care and letting them know that we appreciate them can go a long way!
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