Hearing Aid Fitting Note

Hearing Aid Fitting Note Patient Details: [Insert patient’s full name, date of birth, and hospital folder or clinic file number. Include caregiver name if paediatric fitting.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. Write in full sentences as a paragraph.) Fitting Date and Appointment Type: [Document the date of the hearing aid fitting session and specify whether this was an initial fitting, bilateral or unilateral fitting, or a follow-up re-fitting.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. Write in full sentences as a paragraph.) Devices Fitted: [Specify the following, where available:] - [Make and model of hearing aid(s)] - [Serial number(s) of device(s)] - [Left and/or right ear] - [Any accessories fitted (e.g. earmoulds, remote microphones, retention clips)] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. List items as bullet points.) Fitting Rationale: [Explain the selection of the device, style, and settings. Include considerations such as degree of hearing loss, dexterity, cosmetic concerns, language development (in paediatrics), or suitability for school/home environments.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. Write in full sentences as a paragraph.) Real Ear Measures / Verification: [Document objective measures performed during the session, such as:] - [Real ear measurements (REM)] - [Coupler-based verification] - [Aided audiometry or functional gain testing] - [Listening checks or electroacoustic analysis] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. List items as bullet points.) Subjective Feedback: [Record patient or caregiver feedback on initial sound quality, comfort, loudness, or cosmetic concerns. Include any noted sensitivity to environmental sounds, occlusion, or communication benefit.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. Write in full sentences as a paragraph.) Counselling and Education Provided: [Summarise information given during the fitting, such as:] - [How to insert/remove and turn the hearing aid on/off] - [Battery care or recharge instructions] - [Safe storage and handling (especially in hot or dusty environments)] - [Expected adjustment period and realistic goals] - [Troubleshooting (e.g. no sound, distortion)] - [Caregiver/family training if applicable] - [Language or visual support used during counselling (e.g. isiZulu instructions, pictorial handouts)] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. List items as bullet points.) Initial Programming Settings: [Note relevant programming features such as:] - [Gain settings or fitting formula used] - [Noise reduction or compression settings] - [Directional microphone or environmental adaptation features] - [Feedback cancellation] - [Tamper-proof or child lock features if activated] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. List items as bullet points.) Next Steps / Follow-up Plan: [Document plans for follow-up care, such as scheduled return visits for adjustment, re-counselling, school monitoring, or device servicing. Mention if contact will be through SMS, outreach audiology, school visits, or caregiver check-ins.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. Write in full sentences as a paragraph.) (Use as many lines, paragraphs or bullet points, depending on the format, as needed to capture all the relevant information from the transcript. Never come up with your own patient details, assessment, plan, interventions, evaluation, and plan for continuing care – use only the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note as a reference for the information included in your note. If any information related to a placeholder has not been explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, you must not state that the information has not been explicitly mentioned in your output. Just leave the relevant placeholder or section blank if not explicitly mentioned.)