deviant status, and (b) acts in such a way to maintain their position of power. Conversely, it is assumed that the devalued group is less able to repel accusations of…
of communication partnership therapy in the context of current models of audiologic service delivery, particularly family-centered care (FCC). Introduction Audiologic rehabilitation practices are in the midst of a certain crisis…
In the previous chapter, we have described the initial stages of the voice evaluation process in which the perceptual description of the patient’s voice holds a necessary and essential place…
It is apparent that most people, regardless of their degree of understanding of voice and voice disorders, are able to distinguish a typical voice from disordered voice. This statement is…
Phonation is primarily the result of aerodynamic forces acting on the inherently elastic tissue of the vocal folds, setting them into vibration and creating acoustic energy which we call “voice.”…
Cancer is a disease resulting from irregular development and spread of abnormal cells in one or more parts of the body. 1 Laryngeal cancer (▶ Fig. 9.1) is a subtype…
Endoscopy (endo—“within”; oscopy—“to look at”), in the context of medicine, is a procedure that allows a healthcare professional to look inside the body with the use of an endoscope. As…
