Medical-legal Evaluation of Hearing LossThe most comprehensive and practical guide on legal aspects of hearing loss is once again the most accurate and up-to-date, with the release of the second edition of Medical-Legal Evaluation of Hearing Loss. The second edition has over 150 new references and new discussions on topics such as: otoacoustic emissions, genetics of hearing loss, developments in hearing protection, effects of race and scioeconomic status on hearing, susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, acoustic trauma from airbags and audiological testing, and fetal noise exposure. Exhaustively covering all aspects of hearing loss claims and court cases, the book is essential for physicians, attorneys, employers and insurance professionals. Practical guidance is provided for medical witnesses on hearing loss evaluation, diagnosis, allocation and reporting. Legal practictioners are briefed on how to accurately interpret medical-legal information for their work with expert testimony. |
