Preparing questions in advance can help patients and parents have more meaningful discussions with physicians regarding their or their child’s treatment options. The following questions related to hearing loss may be helpful:

1. What signs should I look for that might indicate hearing loss in my child?
   
   
2. When will my child receive his or her first hearing screening?
   
   
3. How will you diagnose my child’s hearing loss?
   
   
4. What type of hearing loss do you suspect?
   
   
5. What is the likely cause of my child’s hearing loss?
   
   
6. How severe is my child’s hearing loss?
   
   
7. Is my child’s hearing loss likely to progress?
   
   
8. Is my child’s hearing loss likely temporary or permanent?
   
   
9. What are my child’s treatment options?
   
   
10. What are the risks of these treatments?
    
    
11. How can I help my child prevent hearing loss?