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Make a referral. Make a difference.

By referring your patients for a cochlear implant evaluation, you can open the door to a world of sound they may have thought was lost forever. As hearing loss progresses, patients can struggle with clarity of speech despite appropriate, well-fit hearing aids. Refer your patients for a cochlear implant evaluation to explore this life-changing option and see how cochlear implants can help them reconnect with the world around them.

Is your patient struggling to hear with well-fit hearing aids? Does your patient experience any of the following:
Struggles to hear on the phone
Has difficulty understanding others
Withdraws from social events
Often needs others to repeat themselves
If yes, consider a cochlear implant referral.
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When to refer your patients

When to refer your patients

The 60/60 referral guidelines provide guidance for when to recommend a cochlear implant evaluation. Patients with hearing losses greater than or equal to 60 dB HL (pure tone average 0.5, 1k, 2kHz) and speech understanding less than or equal to 60%, should be considered for a referral for a cochlear implant evaluation. The evaluation appointment helps patients understand more about their hearing loss, hearing aid performance, and options available. The decision of what they want to do is always up to the patient.

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When to refer your patients

The 60/60 referral guidelines provide guidance for when to recommend a cochlear implant evaluation. Patients with hearing losses greater than or equal to 60 dB HL (pure tone average 0.5, 1k, 2kHz) and speech understanding less than or equal to 60%, should be considered for a referral for a cochlear implant evaluation. The evaluation appointment helps patients understand more about their hearing loss, hearing aid performance, and options available. The decision of what they want to do is always up to the patient.

How to refer your patients?

How to refer your patients?

With your patient’s consent, enter your patient’s information on the form below and connect them with a knowledgeable concierge who will personally guide them through the evaluation process. We appreciate your dedication to exceptional care and better hearing for your patients.

✔ Don’t forget! Bookmark this page to ensure it is conveniently located for when you see your next referral patient.

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How to refer your patients?

With your patient’s consent, enter your patient’s information on the form below and connect them with a knowledgeable concierge who will personally guide them through the evaluation process. We appreciate your dedication to exceptional care and better hearing for your patients.

✔ Don’t forget! Bookmark this page to ensure it is conveniently located for when you see your next referral patient.

Patient resources

We know your patients may have questions and a concierge team member will be in touch with them. Download the resources below to give to your patient.

'When hearing aids are not enough' brochure

This brochure helps explain how a cochlear implant works and expected outcomes.

 

FUN2786-Hearing-Health-Brochure.pdf

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'Cochlear implants can help maximize your hearing performance' brochure

This brochure will help answer frequently asked questions for the patient and clarify next steps in the referral process.

FUN2786-Hearing-Health-Brochure.pdf

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Disclaimer

This material is intended for health professionals. If you are a consumer, please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.

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References

  1. Zwolan TA, Schvartz-Leyzac KC, Pleasant T. Development of a 60/60 guideline for referring adults for a traditional Cochlear implant candidacy evaluation. Otol Neurotol 2020;41:895-900.