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| Trigger for a GP referral to an audiologist- Sudden or rapid change in hearing levels
- Difficulty in understanding conversation
- Observed difficulty in listening
- Reported onset of hearing loss
- Reported onset of tinnitus
- Pre-existing hearing loss and increased difficulty in management or cessation of use of any hearing devices previously fitted
Trigger point for an audiologist referral to a GP- Deterioration of symptoms
- Identified symptoms for medical management or referreal to ear-nose-throat specialist
Potential treatment by an audiologist- Audiological assessment to determine any hearing loss and communication needs
- Fitting of appropriate hearing devices and/or assistive listening devices
- Review of any current hearing devices and how independent management may be simplified or maintained
- Consideration of alternative hearing devices to ease management
- Tinnitus assessment and counselling
- Rehabilitation program to address communication strategies and effective use of appropriate technology
- Family and carer support to better manage communication needs
- Liaison with and referral to other health professionals e.g. speech pathologist for speech and language processing difficulties
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