Title: 3.1 Discussion Audiometric Interpretation
Course: 14SP-HIS-150-GWB2-HEAR. INSTRU. FITTING METHODS

Case 1 Audiometric Interpretation and Recommendation

Presume that your patient is a 65 year old male who reports that the right ear has had gradual, likely progressive hearing loss. He had his hearing tested “some years ago” and was advised he could use a hearing aid, but was not inclined since his left ear was normal. He has recently had sinus congestion, aural fullness left, and decreased hearing left, which is the reason for the hearing test. He reports tinnitus, right ear only, which he has adapted to. He denies dizziness, but notes he needs to keep a night light on or else he tends to stumble in the dark.

Review the basic audiometric and immittance findings below. What is your responsibility to the patient?  What should you tell him about the results?  What recommendations would you make to your patient as far as amplification or is there a protocol to be followed to refer the patient out to a physician?

Your initial post is due no later than Thurs, 4/3 at 11:59 p.m.  Your response postings are due no later than Sunday, 4/6 at 11:59 p.m.