Tool · Hearing Goals & Visit Prep Builder

Hearing Goals & Visit Prep Builder

Turn vague worries like “I miss things in groups” or “listening is exhausting” into a short, clear prep sheet you can bring to your audiology or ENT visit.

5–8 minutes Works on phones, tablets, and computers Helpful for adults, caregivers, and clinicians

此工具不负责紧急情况分诊,也不能替代医疗服务。它只是帮您整理需要帮助的事项,以便您更有效地利用就诊时间。如果您担心突发状况、疼痛或出现新的眩晕,请使用就医导航工具或寻求紧急医疗服务。

整理您的就诊要点

勾选几个选项,写下几句话。您不需要用完美的措辞才能获得帮助——这只是一个起点,您和您的临床医生可以一起再做修改。

Step 1
Who are you filling this out for?

This just tells the clinician whose voice this summary is trying to reflect.

Tip: Many caregivers and clinicians use “I” language in the visit, even if they helped fill this out. It’s all about what helps the patient feel most comfortable.

Step 2
Biggest listening situations that matter right now

Pick the situations where it would feel meaningful to have things go even a little bit better.

Where is listening hardest or most important?

Choose as many as apply. If nothing fits, use “Other.”

In your own words, what feels most important to improve?

A sentence or two is plenty: “I’d love to follow group conversations at work without pretending,” for example.

Step 3
What bothers you most about your hearing experience?

These are the parts people don’t always say out loud. You’re allowed to be honest here.

What shows up day to day?

Pick anything that sounds familiar—even if it doesn’t happen all the time.

Anything you wish your clinician really understood about this?

For example: “I feel guilty asking my partner to repeat” or “I’m scared this means I’ll lose my job.”

Step 4
What’s already been tried, and what support feels realistic?

This helps your clinician see the bigger picture and match next steps to where you are now.

What has been tried so far?

Check anything that applies—even if it “didn’t work” or wasn’t used for long.

What has helped (even a little)?

Include the small wins and the “this didn’t work at all” stories. Both are useful.

What kind of support feels realistic right now?

You don’t have to be ready for everything at once. It’s okay to ask for small steps.

Anything else about support, pacing, or timing?

For example: “I can’t make frequent visits,” “Cost is a big concern,” or “I’d like to move slowly.”