Sound decisions – bridging ENT, audiology and primary care in hearing health management
General practitioners and public and private hearing health professionals (audiologists and audiometrists) are invited to attend a collaborative session bridging community care and services delivered by the Statewide Tertiary Adult Audiology Service.
The service provides adult audiological assessments and hearing (aural) rehabilitation services across the public hospital system, including:
- Fiona Stanley Hospital
- Fremantle Hospital
- Royal Perth Hospital
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Designed to strengthen partnerships and enhance patient outcomes, this evidence-based and inspiring education session will include the following presentations:
- Recognising, managing and referring complex middle ear pathologies
Presented by Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Mark Quick provides comprehensive diagnostic and surgical care for both children and adults. He is an expert in ear, nose and throat disorders and head and neck surgery. - Case discussion: Real cases of adult and paediatric chronic middle ear pathologies
Presented by Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group Head of Department Audiology and Researcher, Dr Dayse Távora-Vieira.
Practical case discussions highlighting clinical decision-making, referral considerations and collaborative management of middle ear pathology. Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group Audiologist and Researcher Dr Roberta Marino
An overview of hearing rehabilitation options for patients with chronic middle ear pathology, focusing on bone conduction devices and middle ear implants, appropriate patient selection and associated clinical outcomes- Advanced Scope Practitioner pathway update
FSFHG Advanced Scope Practitioner and Audiologist Karin Van Der Merwe
More than 1,500 adult and paediatric patients have been seen via the Advanced Scope Practitioner clinic. This presentation offers an update on how this pathway is facilitating timely access to adult and paediatric ear care through collaborative, patient-centred models, streamlined referral pathways and enhanced integration with ENT services.
Event details
5:00pm to 7:00pm, Thursday 17 September 2026
G2 lecture theatre, Education building, Fiona Stanley Hospital
Register now (external site) – only limited spots are available
Find out more about the Statewide Tertiary Adult Audiology Service and its assessment and rehabilitation services.