FAQ
Will my hearing get worse if I start wearing aids?No, but you still must be sensible about excessive noise exposure Will a hearing aid spoil my looks?
Modern devices are relatively cosmetically appealing. We can supply small, completely in the ear canal (CIC) hearing aids that are not visible when worn. You should note CICs are not suitable for everybody. Will my hearing loss affect my career prospects?
Certain occupations have minimum hearing requirements. In some circumstances a hearing aid will allow a hearing-impaired person access to work that would otherwise be unattainable. Will the hearing aid be uncomfortable to wear?
A properly chosen and fitted hearing aid will be comfortable to wear all day. Where can I buy a hearing aid?
Several hearing service providers can supply and fit hearing aids. To ensure you receive quality service, you should ask whether the clinic has Office of Hearing Services accreditation to supply devices to eligible pensioners and Department of Veterans’ Affairs clients. Even if you are not eligible for government benefits it ensures your provider maintains minimum clinical standards. Can I get a trial period?
At Professional Hearing Services we offer a 30-day no cost trial period for ‘top-up’ and privately purchased hearing aids. How does a hearing aid work?
A hearing aid contains a microphone, battery-powered amplifier and speaker. Environmental sounds picked up by the microphone are ‘pumped up’ by the amplifier prior to discharge by the speaker towards the eardrum. Why do people lose their hearing?
Hearing loss can occur through a variety of causes. A simple conductive hearing loss may result from excessive wax build up. Trauma, infection and genetic factors can also cause conductive and sensorineural (nerve related) deafness. For many people a loss of hearing can be linked to excessive noise exposure or the normal degeneration associated with ageing. What is our commitment to privacy?
Professional Hearing Services are committed to managing your information in a respectful way by adhering to the privacy principles contained within the Privacy Act. Disclosure of Your Information?
Professional Hearing Services may disclose personal information to the referring professional doctor or solicitor etc. as requested, or at your request. It is necessary for us to collect and keep this information to ensure that each health care provider involved in your care has all the facts. This information may also be used in order to offer your access to support groups, for quality research and planning, which will help us to provide better overall hearing care. We are required to keep treatment records for seven years after your last attendance. The record may then be destroyed by secure means.