I Wonder...

Once you gain knowledge of something and become passionate about it, you begin to wonder. I am the curious kind that must know why things are in order to trust them. The fist question that was raised when I first became interested in deafness and hearing loss was; why are deaf patients given alternatives for treatment that physicians know will result in no improvement? There must be instances where protocol does not apply and medical professionals go on just pure instinct. What exactly are the steps to treating a deaf patient? If all doctors ever did was follow protocol, our country's hospital systems would crumble. If you are diagnosed as deaf then what are you to do? What are the options for deaf patients after a diagnosis is reached? There are organizations created to help those who have lost there hearing or are deaf from birth. These organizations are supporting those with this disability but can do little to actually "fix" the condition. How can we prevent ourselves from losing our hearing and educate ourselves about deafness? As we go throughout our lives, we are bound to come in contact with someone who has lost their hearing. People ask questions about hearing aids or cochlear implants and sometimes don't realize that it is uncomfortable for some to answer. I know that it is not right to treat another differently because they have one less sense than we do. Is there anything put into place at the educational level to protect those who cannot hear? Are teachers prepared to administer lessons in a different way? Teachers sometimes wear microphones for those who have hearing aids to amplify their sound so that child may hear clearly. Not many people know sign language and communication with someone who cannot hear is challenging on both sides. Maybe I can answer these questions after I conduct more research...