Professional Issues in Speech-language Pathology and Audiology

Download or read book Professional Issues in Speech-language Pathology and Audiology written by Franklin H. Silverman and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 1999 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a practical guide that covers key professional issues currently under discussion in the field. This book will help readers and practitioners develop a more objective attitude toward change and increase their ability to adapt by equipping them with coping strategies for dealing with these inevitable changes. As changes occur in this country's health care delivery, many new clinical and professional issues are impacting the practice of Speech Pathology and Audiology. This book provides a discussion of issues of the next century that will have to be tackled by the next generation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. "Chapters include: Professional Ethics; Credentialing; Malpractice and Other Torts; Influencing Legislation; Coping with Managed Health Care; Being Culturally Sensitive; and much more! "For anyone who focuses on professional affairs and issues in speech-language pathology and audiology.