It's True That the Hearing Loss Belongs to the Patient,but

It's true that the hearing loss belongs to the patient,but the impairment can cause significant communication loss for those individuals close to the patient as well.To reduce stress and facilitate understanding,many audiologists recommend that both the patient and his or her communication partners

A) Speak in a slower than normal rate
B) Repeat key words or phrases often
C) Get the listeners' attention before beginning to speak
D) Immediately interrupt the speaker when communication breakdowns occur