Preoperative counseling for cochlear implant candidates should cover realistic listening outcomes, rehabilitation commitments, medical workup steps, and team roles across audiology and otology. Use teach-back to confirm understanding of follow-up schedules. Document patient goals in functional language, not only audiometric thresholds.
ICIT Module Notes: Mapping Preoperative Counseling Conversations
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