Unitron Moxi B9-312 Manual page 24

History of sudden or rapidly progressive
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hearing loss in one or both ears within the
previous 90 days.
Acute or chronic dizziness;
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Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or
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greater than 15 dB at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz and
2000 Hz;
Visible evidence of significant cerumen
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accumulation or a foreign body in the ear
canal;
Pain or discomfort in the ear;
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Abnormal appearance of the eardrum and
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ear canal such as:
- Inflammation of the external auditory
canal,
- Perforated eardrum;
- Other abnormalities which the HCP
believes are of medical concern
The Hearing care professional may decide
that a referral is not appropriate or in the best
interests of the patient when the following
applies:
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When there is sufficient evidence that
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the condition has been fully investigated
by a medical specialist and any possible
treatment has been provided;
The condition has not worsened or
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changed significantly since the previous
investigation and / or treatment.
If the patient has given their informed and
competent decision not to accept advice to seek
a medical opinion, it is permissible to proceed
to recommend appropriate hearing aid systems
subject to the following considerations:
The recommendation will not have any
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adverse effects on the patients health or
general well being;
The records confirm that all necessary
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considerations about the patient's best
interests have been made
If legally required, the patient has signed a
disclaimer to confirm that the referral advice
has not been accepted and that it is an informed
decision.
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