Recently, a "lost cochlear implant" has attracted a fair amount of public opinion:
On the afternoon of December 19, a post of "a guy lost 200000 yuan of artificial cochlea by subway, and his family hopes that the kind-hearted person will return it" was widely spread on the Internet. Many enthusiastic netizens have forwarded for help, hoping to find "ears" for the guy.
On the evening of December 19, some We Media published a document questioning the authenticity of the incident, which rapidly increased by 100000+, and malicious hype, big fraud and other words attracted netizens' attention.
On December 20, Ms. Li clarified that the event was true and her own statement was wrong through her circle of friends, microblog, live broadcast and media interviews.
On December 20, the questioner interviewed the media and said that Ms. Li's statement was changeable and unconvincing.
Whether it is sincere help or commercial marketing, the Chinese Internet joint rumor dispelling platform has been verified by many parties to restore the truth of the incident at one time.
Answer the question: Here are the details
First, was the cochlear loss event fabricated? It's true
"Since the cochlear implant is so valuable, how can it be lost?" Some We Media questioned the authenticity of the loss of the cochlear implant. On the past two days, after the Beijing Youth Daily, Beijing News and other media sought confirmation in many ways, and the relevant police stations, subway stations and other joint investigations, we can confirm that the incident is true.
Second: If the cochlea is lost, the skull must be opened? Non professional expression raises doubts
Some We Media questioned the authenticity of the cochlear loss event based on the theory of "craniotomy".
In the notice of finding objects released on December 19 and in the follow-up interview, Ms. Li mentioned that "if not found, it may be necessary to open the skull again." Many media also spread the news with "opening the skull" as the headline.
Online notice of finding things
This statement has caused some professional netizens to question: "If you lose an artificial cochlea, you don't need to open the skull at all, just equip an extracorporeal machine."
In this regard, Qi Beier, an associate researcher of the Institute of Otology of Beijing Tongren Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, confirmed to the joint platform that the internal part of the artificial cochlea needs to be implanted by ear surgeons, but not craniotomy. In case of partial loss outside the body, it can be configured according to the model, and craniotomy is not required.
So, what about "craniotomy"? Ms. Li responded:
"I would like to explain about craniotomy again. I am sorry that I am not very professional in medical terms, which has caused misunderstanding. For me, his operation is a craniotomy. I asked my mother this morning. My mother said that the things in my brother's head have been in the past ten years, and they must grow together with meat. It is too dangerous to do new things again."
The cochlear manufacturer has found a spare machine for Ms. Li's brother and is ready to carry out model matching and debugging. The fear of "opening the head" no longer exists.
Third: Is the artificial cochlea worth 200000 yuan? Implantation of "artificial cochlea" costs a lot indeed
What is the value of cochlear implant? Some We Media questioned that 200000 cochlear implants are too expensive!
In response, Ms. Li said that after confirming with her family, the overall cost of surgery in 2008 was 170000 yuan, 30000 yuan less than what was previously said. She apologized to everyone for this.
On the morning of December 20, Ms. Li once again responded to the cost of 200000 yuan in the circle of friends
Is cochlear implant really so expensive? In fact, the cost of cochlear implant includes the cost of cochlear implant itself, medical expenses after cochlear implant, medical expenses after cochlear implant, machine adjustment after surgery, language training expenses, battery and other consumables. Associate researcher Qi Beier confirmed that the price of imported cochlear implant equipment was between 100000 yuan and 300000 yuan. The price of speech processor (i.e. external part) varies from 30000 to 70000 depending on the manufacturer and model.
The medical cost of cochlear implant varies slightly in each hospital, about 10000 to 15000 yuan.
In addition, after cochlear implant surgery, there is also a need for post-operative machine adjustment, language training costs, batteries and other consumables.
And for those who need cochlear implant family For example, in order to get an appropriate cochlear implant at one time, we usually choose a more expensive cochlear implant with a higher insurance coefficient. The cost of nearly 200000 yuan mentioned by Ms. Li is normal.
Fourth: High frequency loss events are suspected of marketing? No fundraising, no business cooperation
Since December, there have been four cases of cochlear loss in China. The high frequency of loss events caused netizens to question whether it was commercial marketing.
On December 20, Ms. Li responded in this regard, "Thank you for all your help, there is no business cooperation!" At the same time, Ms. Li reminded that she had not initiated any donations, please do not be fooled.
So, why is the "Australian Cochlear N6" lost by Ms. Li's younger brother the same manufacturer as some of the artificial cochlea lost in previous incidents? Associate researcher Qi Bell said that there are four kinds of commonly used multi-channel cochlear implants in China, namely, Australian multi-channel cochlear implant system, American multi-channel cochlear implant system, Austrian multi-channel cochlear implant system, and Chinese multi-channel cochlear implant system.
As for the mentioned high frequency loss events, associate researcher Qi Beier said that the so-called "high frequency" loss events were still accidental, compared with more than 30000 cochlear implant wearers.
How to deal with the problem that the "artificial cochlea" is always lost? Associate researcher Qi Beier said that most of the artificial cochlea suits are equipped with safety pins and anti loss jackets, hoping that the wearer can cooperate to avoid loss.
Reflection and query: these problems should be solved in this way
When doubts arise, it is the opportunity for improvement. Looking back at the whole public opinion storm, what needs to be praised is the goodwill of netizens and the search for the truth. What needs to be reflected is how to question the origin, how to eliminate it, and how to let goodwill continue to sprout.
One: objective and true release
The netizens' doubts about the whole event almost all came from the slightly exaggerated statement of the information publisher. Although the exaggerated words "craniotomy" and "200000" can affect the netizens' nerves once and for all, they are also the source of many suspicious words. In view of this, everyone who sincerely asks for help hopes to publish objective, rational and true information to the public, and honesty will make goodwill go further. For the information release platform, the information source should be reviewed to check for kindness.
Second: Timely follow-up of science popularization
The most powerful basis for questioning lies in the configuration, value and other key issues of the artificial cochlea. When the publisher can have correct cognition and expression on the artificial cochlea, the doubt will disappear. When professionals conduct science popularization at the first time, netizens will suddenly understand the truth and falsehood.
Third: improvement of the regulatory mechanism
One of the major reasons for the heated debate over this incident is that similar events have occurred in the past. For regulators or platforms, if there is an open and transparent standing book for help seeking, real timely follow-up and false timely punishment, proper supervision will be the best protection for goodwill.
After the dust settles, we still hope that we can treat every request for help in good faith, and gather the positive energy of the network with every forwarding "every bit of sand makes a tower". (Zhang Zhiping)
