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Who are allied health professionals? Who are allied health professionals?
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The audiologist The audiologist
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The hearing therapist The hearing therapist
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Vestibular rehabilitation Vestibular rehabilitation
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Speech and language therapists (SALT) Speech and language therapists (SALT)
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Voice rehabilitation after laryngectomy Voice rehabilitation after laryngectomy
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The head and neck specialist nurse The head and neck specialist nurse
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Background of head and neck specialist nurses Background of head and neck specialist nurses
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Extended roles Extended roles
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Dietician Dietician
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Specific problems and areas of work dealt with by a dietician Specific problems and areas of work dealt with by a dietician
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Aural care nurse Aural care nurse
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Who are allied health professionals?
This term covers a number of different professional groups including.
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They all have different roles and these are explained in the following pages.
Modern ENT practice has become multidisciplinary and the involvement of these professionals, alongside members of the medical team, has enhanced patient care significantly.
There are many other personnel who are equally important to patient care, such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists. These are not discussed in this handbook.
It is important to use these professional services properly. Get to know the names of the staff in your department, and find out their particular skills and interests. Try to sit in on their clinics to obtain first-hand knowledge of their areas of expertise.
Communicate with these other professionals and give them the respect that their expertise deserves.
The audiologist
The majority of an audiologist's work is with older people and young children. These age groups comprise the majority of hearing problems. The audiologist has a wide-ranging role, encompassing many aspects of patient care.
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