Professional Issues In Speech Language Pathology And Audiology

PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, 4E, International Edition explores the most relevant and critical issues related to professional practice in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders today. Written by a variety of highly regarded experts in the field, each chapter delves into a critical issue, such as research, education and health care policies, infection prevention, service delivery, multicultural populations, and more. Comprehensive in coverage, the topics provide an up to date view of the profession while preparing readers to earn their ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. In-depth discussions also address professional pathways and organizations, employment issues, and ethical-legal considerations to get readers thinking about career advancement and success in any setting.

"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.

Presents a scope of current and critical issues that are shaping the field and challenges the reader to go beyond the written word through debate and discussion. Offers an overview of the human communications sciences, and covers professional certification, ways to prepare for employment, service delivery issues in health care and school settings, marketing, multiculturalism, and burnout. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This book provides comprehensive coverage of the issues critical to professional practice in communication sciences. The text is multi-contributed and each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. This is the most up-to-date text on the market, and it provides in-depth coverage of the recently updated 2005 Standards of Clinical Competence. The text is clearly organized and highly approachable for readers, and it provides a number of excellent pedagogical features such as case studies, tables and decision-trees to help reinforce the material.

Being a Professional: Professional Competencies in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is designed for the professional issues course at the graduate level in a speech-language pathology or audiology program.

A how-to-guide on providing an evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care service in speech-language pathology and audiology Patient and family-centered care is a vital component of improving treatment satisfaction and measurable success. Patient and Family-Centered Speech–Language Pathology and Audiology focuses on teaching speech-language pathology and audiology students how to develop and incorporate this model into everyday practice. Carly Meyer, Nerina Scarinci, Louise Hickson, and an impressive array of international authors share personal experiences and pearls that prepare students with both scientific evidence and practical information for implementation. The content reflects a cross-collaborative approach, with contributions from speech-language pathologists and audiologists, as well as other health professionals including psychologists and occupational therapists. Key Features: Professional topics including preparation and planning for patient- and family-centered care in the practice setting, needs assessments, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cultural and linguistic diversity Real-life cases, description of evidence-based patient outcomes, and firsthand insights included in each chapter Learning objectives, boxed features such as student activities and helpful tips, questions for consideration, and end of chapter summaries enhance retention and integration of knowledge 29 video case examples that include interviews with patients, families, and clinicians, as well as demonstrations of patient- and family-centered care in action