The s10.ai Annual HT HAC (Annual Hearing Test/Hearing Aid Check) template is expertly crafted for audiologists to meticulously document comprehensive evaluations of patients' auditory health. This template streamlines the process of recording medical history updates, hearing test outcomes, and hearing aid evaluations, ensuring a thorough approach to auditory care. With dedicated sections for patient education and future care recommendations, it serves as an indispensable tool for maintaining continuity of care. Perfectly suited for audiologists, this template enhances the documentation process, improving patient engagement and satisfaction during annual hearing assessments.
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I had the pleasure of seeing John Smith, age 67 years for an annual HT/HAC. During today's appointment, the pt. reported the following audiological and medical history updates:Review of Medical History:• Changes in Medical History: Recently diagnosed with hypertension.• Hearing Aid Use: Patient reports using hearing aids comfortably for 8 hours a day.Hearing Test: Otoscopy (Bilateral): Clear ear canals. Hearing recheck indicated the following: a moderate loss for the right ear and a mild loss for the left ear. Word recognition scores indicated: 88% for the right and 92% for the left.Hearing Aid Check: Redux completed removing all moisture. Cleaned both HAs, including wax trap and dome replacement. Subsequent listening checks were good. Data shows 8 hr/day use. Electroacoustic analysis and directionality testing completed. Devices meet manufacturer's specifications. REM completed on both devices with good results at all input levels (55/65/75 dB). No other programming changes made during this time. All patient's questions answered satisfactorily.Patient Education: Reviewed technology usage instructions, demonstrated proper cleaning techniques, and provided instructions for auditory training to improve hearing.Recommendations: Patient to return in 6 months for a follow-up hearing aid check and annual hearing test.• Enjoys gardening and has a pet dog named Max.• Patient is likely to give a good review, estimated at 5 stars.
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