Referral red flags
Identify symptoms and findings that may need urgent, routine or non-audiology onward referral.
Final section
Referral criteria and red flags
A standalone home for onward referral guidance, urgent symptoms and safety-netting. This stays separate because not every referral trigger is audiogram-based.
Pathway preview
R.1
Red flags
Symptoms needing urgent action
R.2
Asymmetry
Audiometric referral patterns
R.3
Tinnitus
When tinnitus changes the plan
R.4
Safety-netting
Clear advice and documentation
Pathway content
Final section: Referral criteria and red flags
Available lessons can be opened now. Planned lessons remain visible so the structure of the pathway is clear.
Audiometric referral patterns
Use asymmetry, conductive components, sudden changes and other patterns to guide next steps.
Non-audiogram referral triggers
Tinnitus, dizziness, facial symptoms, pain, discharge and other history points that can alter management.
Safety-netting and documentation
Explain what the patient should do next and document referral decisions clearly.