We set extremely high standards for the conclusion of the hearing aid fitting process. We advise the patient of realistic outcome potential for improvement and we maximize the outcome for each patient. At the conclusion of the dispensing process, we ask each patient approximately 30 questions about how helpful their hearing aids are, and approximately 30 questions about the frustrations they are experiencing with them. If we are not satisfied with the outcome, then we will implement as many changes or adjustments necessary until we feel the results are optimized. We provide a near infinite amount of time to achieve the optimum results. We have incorporated the most extensive follow up procedures we know of. Virtually every adjustment or modification is followed up by telephone call or by return follow-up visit. The final results for the above questions are incorporated into
our master database so that we can measure patient outcomes, compare
them with other patients, spot trends and institute corrective measures
as needed.
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