Confirmed bilateral hearing loss — counselling OSCE

Objectives

1. Explain confirmed permanent bilateral hearing loss without using the screen result as the diagnosis. ^{[1] [3]}
2. Prioritise early amplification and family-centred early intervention. ^{[3] [10]}
3. Outline cochlear implant pathway principles without inventing local eligibility cut-offs. ^[4]
4. Use teach-back and non-false reassurance about language outcomes. ^{[1] [4]}