Examination of a 60-year-old Man with Unilateral Hearings Loss course for GPs

This session uses a video clip to demonstrate how to carry out a focused, problem-based physical examination on a patient presenting with unilateral hearing loss in primary care.

This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in September 2018.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Describe an appropriate physical examination for a patient with unilateral hearing loss
• Make a targeted examination in order to help make a diagnosis and management plan
• Explain to the patient the reasons for your examination and obtain informed consent
• Conduct the examination in a patient centred way and explain the process and your findings
• Produce a management plan jointly with the patient

Hearing loss is a common symptom presenting in general practice. This module concentrates on unilateral hearing loss in an adult.