title: The denial mechanism.
abstract: The paper explains parental use of denial of hearing impairment as a defense mechanism. It explains the clinician's role and influence at such a critical time, and offers suggestions and strategies for guidance.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003638:Deafness / Q000175:diagnosis; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011368:Professional-Family Relations