Miller M H
Geriatrics. 1986 Dec;41(12):75-88.
There is growing evidence that failure to diagnose and manage hearing problems early in their course results in significant and--to some extent--irreversible sensory deprivation. The primary care physician should routinely screen patients over age 50 for pure-tone sensitivity as part of the general physical examination. Battery-operated, in-office, limited-frequency audiometers are available for under $350.