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Uploaded by on Oct 25, 2010

Join LaRonda as she shares her recent experience with a new doctor who sees only her deaf ears and not the whole person.

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  • I think it is because doctors see deafness or HOH as an IMPAIRMENT that they can fix. I am HOH due to a childhood accident, I use aids to help me hear, not make me a complete hearing person. However, when I had a TMJ (jaw disorder) that Dr referred me to a hearing Dr and i refused to go because my hearing did not cause the jaw disorder nor did I want surgery to fix my hearing which is what the jaw Dr said 'would help me'...help me what? EXCELLENT VIDEO...thx for sharing

  • Well said :) Always enjoy your blog and videos. Thanks for sharing. Yes, the doctor was coming from a forensic/medical viewpoint only. Would be great if medical school included classes in cultural sensitivity and awareness. But oh, well... ;)

  • Great vlog and very true....why can't they accept you just as you are...you already have identity and are happy as to who you are! Same as me, happy for who I am! Have a great day!

  • welcome back! good to see another heart-honest, Deafhood-positive, personal story and reflection from you. Hope to see more of that in future. Also, welcome back from your journeys. Hugs.

  • Is the doctor young? Younger doctors can be quite zealous sometimes...

  • Ah, your doctor must be very interested in your ears. Did you mean ENT that your dr recommended you to see? ENT - Ear, Nose and Throat. My kids were referred to the ENT, but I never made the appointment as I didnt see any reason to take $ out of my wallet, ha.

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