Information for General Practitioners

Information for General Practitioners

General practitioners play a vital role in identifying patients who may benefit from implantable hearing solutions. Early recognition and timely referral can significantly improve patient outcomes, particularly for those whose hearing loss is no longer adequately managed with conventional hearing aids.

As Australia’s only QIP‑accredited independent hearing healthcare provider, Attune Hearing delivers a medically aligned, evidence‑based cochlear implant program supported by experienced ENT surgeons, implant audiologists and a dedicated implant program manager. Our collaborative model ensures streamlined communication, robust clinical governance, and consistent standards of care throughout the patient journey.

When to Refer for a Cochlear Implant Assessment

Consider referral if your patient presents with:

• Limited benefit from well‑fitted hearing aids
• Moderately severe to profound permanent hearing loss
• Dependence on lip‑reading to follow conversation
• Difficulty managing group conversations, even in quiet environments
• Increasing social withdrawal, fatigue, or communication‑related distress
• Acquired single‑sided deafness
• Any age—there is no upper age limit for assessment

Why Refer to Attune Hearing

• No waiting list – patients receive timely assessment and care
• Multidisciplinary approach – ENT surgeons, audiologists, psychologists
• Evidence‑based candidacy assessment with full diagnostic support
• Clear post‑operative rehabilitation pathways to maximise outcomes
• Direct communication with referring GPs at key stages of care

Referral Pathways

Referring is straightforward:
📞 (07) 3837 0406
📧 implanthelp@attune.com.au

Our implant team will coordinate all aspects of assessment and management, keeping you informed throughout.