A patient reports that her hearing loss has become more severe over the past 3 months.The clinic nurse makes arrangements for an evaluation for a hearing aid.What health care provider should provide this service?

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An audiologist is a health care provider who specializes in evaluating and treating hearing disorders, including fitting and programming hearing aids. They are the best choice for providing a hearing aid evaluation. Otologists and otolaryngologists specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions, but may not necessarily provide hearing aid evaluations. An audiometrist is a technician who administers hearing tests under the supervision of an audiologist or physician.

A Patient Reports That Her Hearing Loss Has Become More