FS401 - Current Ethical Considerations in Audiology

Saturday, April 2, 2022

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT

Location: 130

Earn 0.2 CEUs

Lead Presenter(s)

Victor Bray, PhD

Associate Professor
Salus Unversity
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

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Presenter(s)

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Lindsey E. Jorgensen, AuD PhD

Audiologist/Chair/Clinic Director
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
VERMILLION, South Dakota

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Joseph J. Montano, Ed.D.

Professor of Audiology in Clinical Otolaryngology
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Abstract: The AAA Code of Ethics specifies professional standards that allow for the proper discharge of audiologists' responsibilities to those served, and that protect the integrity of the profession. While the standards are general guidelines for ethical conduct, the application of the guidelines in specific situations may be problematic. This presentation will bring forth for group discussion three current areas of clinical concern. One is common clinical practices that may rise to the level of a conflict of interest. Another is ethical considerations related to contracts and billing. The third is in clinical and business considerations surrounding over-the-counter hearing aids.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize ethical dilemmas concerning over the counter (OTC) hearing aids.
Identify common practices that may rise to the level of professional conflict of interest.
Identify two ethical considerations related to contracts and billing.