An appointment has been made for you to have a behind-the-ear digital hearing aid(s) fitted at our hospital. This was recommended for you at your previous consultation with your ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor.

The hearing aid will be provided free of charge and should provide high quality digital sound. Please note that it can take up to 6-8 weeks of regular use for the brain to adapt to the new type of mechanical sound it is being provided with through the hearing aid/s.

Please do not worry if things sound strange at first as this is completely normal.

Before the appointment

Please ensure that your ears are free of wax prior to the appointment by consulting your ENT doctor or GP. The appointment may not be able to be completed if your ear/s are blocked with earwax. If you feel that you do not need this appointment, please contact the audiology team. If you require additional support for the appointment, for example an interpreter or patient transport, please contact us in advance.

During the appointment

The audiologist will call you into the consultation room and briefly outline what will happen in the appointment. A quick history will be taken to make sure there has been no change since your last visit to us. An examination of your ears will then be conducted. The hearing aid/s will be fitted to your specific prescription which is based on the level of your hearing impairment. This enables us to ensure your hearing aid/s meet your requirements.

The audiologist will then explain to you how to use and look after your new hearing aid/s. This will allow you a little bit of time to get used to the amplified sound in the consultation room and express any concerns you may have regarding the sound while you are with the audiologist. Once you are happy and comfortable with the sound quality of the hearing aid(s), we will store the settings for you.

Please feel free to bring any prepared questions you may have; the audiologist will be more than happy to answer them. The appointment will last approximately 60 minutes.