Cochlear Implants Flashcards
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Issues with CI
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Assumes something is wrong with being deaf –> trying to get rid of deafness
- Big thing in deaf culture = nothing is wrong with being deaf
Often given to young kids who cant consent
2
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Cultural view on deafness
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Deafness is not a disability just the way the person is
3
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Side debate with CI
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Should you give child early or do you wait and let child decide
4
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What does sound sound like in CI
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More mechncaic/electric – not the same as hearing people here
NOT a cure for deafness
5
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Con to CI
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When implant - lose all residual hearing
6
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Cost of CI
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VERY exprensive + often not covered by insuarnce
Some states cover implant up to age 18 - another reason parents implant kids earlier
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