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Hearing Aid Dispensing: Why, When, Where, Who, How, and How Much
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
6:30 AM to 7:45 AM Fairmont Royal York Canadian
䡲 Hearing Aid Dispensing: Why, When, Where, Who, How, and How Much Mark K.Wax, MD (moderator); Brad Volkmer, MBA; J Douglas Green Jr, MD; Neil A Giddings, MD; William M Luxford, MD; Allen John Senne, AuD
MINISEMINARS 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM MTCC Room 801AB
䡲 Endoscopic Management of Anterior Skull Base Neoplasia Martin J Citardi, MD (moderator); Pete S Batra, MD; Dennis H Kraus, MD; Heinz Richard Stammberger, MD Hon. FRCS(Ed) Cleveland OH; New York NY; Graz Austria Although endoscopic sinus surgery was initially developed for the treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases of the paranasal sinuses, endoscopic techniques have been increasingly used for the treatment of anterior skull base neoplasms over the past 10-15 years. This miniseminar will focus on the minimally invasive, multidisciplinary management of sinonasal neoplasms. It is important to remember that traditional surgical approaches for sinonasal neoplasms have well-described morbidity and limitations despite their ability to achieve complete tumor extirpation. Minimally invasive technology, which includes endoscopic techniques and computer-aided surgery, offers less morbidity and potentially better surgical outcomes. Technological advances, as well as a better understanding of
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM MTCC Room 714AB
䡲 Improving Patient Safety and Quality in Otolaryngology Michael G Glenn, MD (moderator); David W Roberson, MD; Rahul K Shah, MD; David E Eibling, MD; Erna Kentala, MD PhD Seattle WA; Boston MA; Brookline MA; Pittsburgh PA; Helsinki Finland Patient safety has rapidly come to the forefront of discussions regarding the future of medicine in general, and the unique fea-
Spokane WA; Jacksonville FL; Los Angeles CA; City of Industry CA The symposium will present a discussion of hearing aid dispensing in the otolaryngology practice. The panel discussion will cover the following topics: 1. Why consider hearing aids at all; 2.Assessing the ENT practice for hearing aid dispensing potential; 3. Risks and rewards; 4. Requirements to dispense aids (equipment, space, computers, etc.); 5. Business aspects of hearing aid dispensing (costs, revenues, management, etc.); 6. Marketing the hearing aid business; and 7. Hearing aid technology and its application.
tumor biology and clinical behavior, have driven a shift from external rhinologic procedures to computer-aided, endoscopic endonasal approaches as surgeons have sought to optimize treatment outcomes and minimize surgical morbidity. This miniseminar will strive to describe both the treatment strategy and the rationale for endoscopic approaches to the skull base. The histopathology and natural history of sinonasal neoplasms will be reviewed. Various diagnostic modalities for staging, including office-based endoscopy, CT, MRI/MRA, and PET, will be discussed. Cooperation with ophthalmology, neurosurgery, radiation therapy, medical oncology, and neuroradiology services will be emphasized. Recent technological advances, including improved endoscopic instruments and computer-aided surgery, will be presented. Endoscopic techniques for the repair of anterior cranial base defects will be described. Intraoperative surgical navigation with CT-MR fusion and 3D-CTA will be presented. The limitations of endoscopic approaches will also be discussed. More importantly, the position of both endoscopic and open techniques will be explored. Discussions will highlight evaluation and treatment of esthesioneuroblastoma. Clinical cases, including the patient’s history, imaging studies, and endoscopic images, will be presented to illustrate the contemporary management of anterior skull base neoplasia. The published literature will also be critically reviewed.
tures of our specialty in particular. The last several decades have brought about significant technical advances that have substantially reduced patient morbidity and mortality. Future opportunity lies in further reducing patient morbidity and mortality (eliminating errors and defects) through a systems-based approach to patient safety and quality. The most recent spark to ignite interest in patient safety initiatives was the landmark Institute of Medicine report, which declared that 98,000 avoidable deaths occur annually in the United States as a result of medical error. Specialty-specific studies have found commonalities, as well as unique opportunities within each specialty, that can become targets for improvement efforts.
WEDNESDAY
FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING SYMPOSIUM (FAMS)
6:30 AM to 7:45 AM Fairmont Royal York Canadian
䡲 Hearing Aid Dispensing: Why, When, Where, Who, How, and How Much Mark K.Wax, MD (moderator); Brad Volkmer, MBA; J Douglas Green Jr, MD; Neil A Giddings, MD; William M Luxford, MD; Allen John Senne, AuD
MINISEMINARS 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM MTCC Room 801AB
䡲 Endoscopic Management of Anterior Skull Base Neoplasia Martin J Citardi, MD (moderator); Pete S Batra, MD; Dennis H Kraus, MD; Heinz Richard Stammberger, MD Hon. FRCS(Ed) Cleveland OH; New York NY; Graz Austria Although endoscopic sinus surgery was initially developed for the treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases of the paranasal sinuses, endoscopic techniques have been increasingly used for the treatment of anterior skull base neoplasms over the past 10-15 years. This miniseminar will focus on the minimally invasive, multidisciplinary management of sinonasal neoplasms. It is important to remember that traditional surgical approaches for sinonasal neoplasms have well-described morbidity and limitations despite their ability to achieve complete tumor extirpation. Minimally invasive technology, which includes endoscopic techniques and computer-aided surgery, offers less morbidity and potentially better surgical outcomes. Technological advances, as well as a better understanding of
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM MTCC Room 714AB
䡲 Improving Patient Safety and Quality in Otolaryngology Michael G Glenn, MD (moderator); David W Roberson, MD; Rahul K Shah, MD; David E Eibling, MD; Erna Kentala, MD PhD Seattle WA; Boston MA; Brookline MA; Pittsburgh PA; Helsinki Finland Patient safety has rapidly come to the forefront of discussions regarding the future of medicine in general, and the unique fea-
Spokane WA; Jacksonville FL; Los Angeles CA; City of Industry CA The symposium will present a discussion of hearing aid dispensing in the otolaryngology practice. The panel discussion will cover the following topics: 1. Why consider hearing aids at all; 2.Assessing the ENT practice for hearing aid dispensing potential; 3. Risks and rewards; 4. Requirements to dispense aids (equipment, space, computers, etc.); 5. Business aspects of hearing aid dispensing (costs, revenues, management, etc.); 6. Marketing the hearing aid business; and 7. Hearing aid technology and its application.
tumor biology and clinical behavior, have driven a shift from external rhinologic procedures to computer-aided, endoscopic endonasal approaches as surgeons have sought to optimize treatment outcomes and minimize surgical morbidity. This miniseminar will strive to describe both the treatment strategy and the rationale for endoscopic approaches to the skull base. The histopathology and natural history of sinonasal neoplasms will be reviewed. Various diagnostic modalities for staging, including office-based endoscopy, CT, MRI/MRA, and PET, will be discussed. Cooperation with ophthalmology, neurosurgery, radiation therapy, medical oncology, and neuroradiology services will be emphasized. Recent technological advances, including improved endoscopic instruments and computer-aided surgery, will be presented. Endoscopic techniques for the repair of anterior cranial base defects will be described. Intraoperative surgical navigation with CT-MR fusion and 3D-CTA will be presented. The limitations of endoscopic approaches will also be discussed. More importantly, the position of both endoscopic and open techniques will be explored. Discussions will highlight evaluation and treatment of esthesioneuroblastoma. Clinical cases, including the patient’s history, imaging studies, and endoscopic images, will be presented to illustrate the contemporary management of anterior skull base neoplasia. The published literature will also be critically reviewed.
tures of our specialty in particular. The last several decades have brought about significant technical advances that have substantially reduced patient morbidity and mortality. Future opportunity lies in further reducing patient morbidity and mortality (eliminating errors and defects) through a systems-based approach to patient safety and quality. The most recent spark to ignite interest in patient safety initiatives was the landmark Institute of Medicine report, which declared that 98,000 avoidable deaths occur annually in the United States as a result of medical error. Specialty-specific studies have found commonalities, as well as unique opportunities within each specialty, that can become targets for improvement efforts.
WEDNESDAY
FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING SYMPOSIUM (FAMS)