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General Protocol
Many professional and state guidelines suggest the following:
If there is a failure at one or more frequencies in either ear, instruct
the patient again and screen again.
Failure at one or more frequencies on the second trial constitutes
failure on the screen. (See specific instructions above for seniors.)
Failure on a second screen indicates the need for further testing.
The patient should be referred to an audiologist and/or otolaryn-
gologist.
IMPORTANT: A diagnosis or prescription for a hearing aid or
drugs should not be made solely on the basis of AudioScope 3
results. This instrument is a screening device designed to
identify people at risk for hearing loss and is to be used by the
Professional to make appropriate referrals.
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