title: ADA is changing the way physicians practice medicine.
abstract: Although 5 years old, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is still considered a relatively new law. Physicians' practices are influenced daily by the Act--from office hiring practices to treating disabled patients. This article is in response to several questions that have been raised concerning the scope of the Act as it applies to a physician's office when treating hearing impaired patients.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Barratt
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D003145:Communication Methods, Total; D003638:Deafness / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D010824:Physicians' Offices / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014922:Wisconsin