This conversation was originally published in April 2022. From University of Pittsburgh, audiologist Elaine Mormer and pharmacist Lucas Berenbrok say over-the-counter hearing aids could create new opportunities for both professions. They say it’s important for pharmacists to be able to spot hearing health “red flags.” Find out why, and how that help spurs more referrals to audiologists.
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable clinical change; this is an opinion podcast proposing interdisciplinary collaboration, not presenting clinical trial data.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
Formalising pharmacist–audiologist collaboration could improve appropriate referral pathways as OTC hearing aids become widely available in retail pharmacy settings.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Argues pharmacists are strategically positioned to be frontline allies for OTC hearing aid users.
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