Virtual Hearing Consultations in Magnolia
Video conferencing has been around for a while.
It became common in every household in 2020 during COVID-19 lockdowns as the only way to stay connected to family, friends, and work colleagues.
Magnolia Hearing has been using video conferencing technology for teleaudiology appointments for several years, allowing us to continue to provide hearing care to our patients with live virtual hearing consultations in Magnolia and Seattle.
Since teleaudiology is relatively new, you probably have some questions about it. Let’s start by answering those.
“What if I have difficulty leaving home, or can’t drive?”
We fully understand that not everybody has full mobility, or may not have access to a vehicle, in order to get to appointments. The Magnolia Hearing teleaudiology appointment service ensures that you still get exceptional hearing care whatever your situation.
Setting up Your Online Audiologist Appointment with Magnolia
Setting up a teleaudiology appointment is as easy as scheduling an appointment in the clinic, if not easier. Here are the simple steps for setting up a consultation and what you can expect throughout the process:
F.A.Qs
Frequently Asked Questions about Teleaudiology
What is teleaudiology, and how does it work?
In a nutshell, teleaudiology involves connecting patients with audiologists virtually. It allows our patients to continue to receive hearing care at home, in the office, or wherever you happen to be.
It works for those who are ill, have travel challenges, are unable to arrange dependent care, can’t get away from work, or need a personal consultation with their hearing care provider when they’re out of town on business or vacation.
What types of services can I receive through teleaudiology?
Do I need any special equipment for virtual hearing consultations?
Is teleaudiology as effective as in-person appointments?
Can I get my hearing aids adjusted through teleaudiology?
Are virtual hearing tests accurate?
A recent study published in BMC Digital Health provides the best response to this question:
“While clinicians historically limited teleaudiology to only counseling and education, systematic reviews have found otoscopy, pure-tone and immittance audiometry, and objective assessments such as otoacoustic emissions (OAE) and auditory brainstem response (ABR) conducted through teleaudiology give no clinically significant differences in results compared to in-person administration.”
Is my personal health information secure during virtual consultations?
Yes. Telehealth is a safe and secure way to consult with your healthcare provider online. Your telehealth appointments, messages, and information are protected by privacy laws in the same way your in-office appointments are.
Can I get teleaudiology services for my child or elderly family member?
Sure. Anyone who is provided access to the equipment and internet connection can take advantage of a teleaudiology appointment.
Schedule a Teleaudiology Appointment
Regardless of the reason you’re unable to make it into the office, accessible online audiology services are available to serve your needs while you’re at home, at work, or out of town. Our teleaudiology services for Magnolia, Seattle allow you to get the hearing care support you need whenever and wherever you need it.
Contact Magnolia Hearing to take advantage of our virtual hearing consultation service by submitting the adjacent form.
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