Referring a Patient to a Doctor
As a licensed hearing tester and hearing aid dispenser in Pennsylvania, I am required to refer patients for a medical examination under certain circumstances.
Some symptoms necessitate a referral to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor, while others can be evaluated by a primary physician.
Reasons for Referral
- Sudden or Rapidly Worsening Hearing Loss: This condition requires immediate medical attention, as it may indicate a dramatic underlying cause.
Immediate medical attention is needed for hearing loss that occurs suddenly (within three days) or worsens rapidly (within 4 to 90 days).
A doctor's evaluation is necessary to determine the cause of sudden or rapidly worsening hearing loss, as it is not a result of a gradual process.
Author's summary: Referral to a doctor is necessary in certain circumstances.
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