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 Choosing the right Hearing Care Professional Why We’re Different AudigyCertified™ professionals possess the highest credentials and are among the country’s most experienced hearing care professionals. Their expertise is measured by their commitment to patient satisfaction, continuing education, and the application of current technologies. These professionals understand that “value” is not measured by price alone. Rather, value is about how well they meet your expectations for service, how well they translate their knowledge into customized hearing solutions and the quality of the experience they offer to you. Medical Gardens Hearing and Balance Center provides a full service hearing rehabilitation program. Each hearing care provider has been educated extensively in the latest diagnostic hearing measurement techniques and the most up to date computerized hearing instrument fittings. Our goal is to understand the impact hearing loss has on one’s quality of life and make quality hearing systems available to meet those needs. Audiological Assessment At the initial audiometric evaluation, the audiologists first discuss any concerns about a possible hearing loss. The audiological assessment consists of a hearing test, and if necessary, immittance audiometry. Immittance audiometry is an objective test which measures the status of the middle ear and contraction of the auditory muscle (acoustic reflex). This is very useful in determining whether or not fluid is present in the middle ear cavity and if the tympanic membrane is intact. Acoustic reflexes are elicited utilizing loud tones. Following the evaluation, the audiologist explains the test results and recommends the appropriate medical referral and/or the need for further assessments. If a hearing system would be beneficial, ear impressions are taken on the first visit to ensure that the custom-made ear mold or hearing system will be ready for the hearing system evaluation, selection, and fitting process on the second appointment. Normally, this first visit takes approximately one hour. If further testing is recommended to evaluate the integrity of the auditory nerve and/or the vestibular system, the following tests will be ordered: • Auditory Brain Stem Response (ABR)• Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) • Electrocochleography (EcochG) • Electronystagmography (ENG) • GANS Sensory Organization Performance Test Combined, these assessments (when necessary) provide a complete picture of how the ear is functioning and provide information necessary to make an accurate diagnosis of hearing and balance/dizziness problems. From these results, appropriate referrals can be made. Hearing Instrument Evaluation -Selection & Fitting An appointment will be made in approximately one to two weeks for the hearing instrument evaluation and fitting. This appointment will take approximately one hour to complete the process. Counseling is then provided on how to care for and maintain the hearing instrument and how to best utilize the hearing instrument. Thirty-Day Follow-up A thirty-day trial period is provided so that the hearing instrument can be used in the “real world” of hearing. Normally, during this period, the patient normally is able to subjectively determine the amount of benefit received from the hearing instrument. In addition, as the ear adapts to the instrument, some minor adjustments may be necessary to achieve optimum performance and satisfaction. Any problems that are experienced should be written down and provided for the audiologist when the patient returns to the Center during the trial period. Any complaint or concern, regardless of how minor it may appear, is vitally important if the goals of optimum hearing and maximum comfort are to be achieved and maintained. The visit(s) during the trial period typically require no more than 30 minutes.
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