Noise induced hearing loss and the general practitioner.
With the introduction of hearing conservation regulations in all States, requiring employers to perform audiometry on noise-exposed employees, many people will be presenting to their general practitioner, audiometry results in hand, for advice and management. The general practitioner will need to be able to adequately assess their problem and take appropriate action.
D001299:Audiometry; D005194:Family Practice; D006317:Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008144:Loudness Perception; D009622:Noise; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*