Malingering in Audiology
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The application of slow vertex response audiometry (cortical evoked response audiometry), mainly in the diagnosis of pseudohypoacusis, is reported. This procedure is of interest in forensic audiology.
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Speech audiometry is used to measure threshold, to assess suprathreshold intelligibility, to measure progress in lip-reading and auditory training, to detect the presence of malingering, to evaluate the effectiveness of different aids, to predict the success of otologic surgery and to aid in the diagnosis of both peripheral and cortical disorder. They are useful and often essential in modern au...
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