Lord Winstanley asked Her Majesty's GovernmentWhether it is their policy that National Health Service general practitioners should refer patients with hearing loss direct to the National Health Service Hearing Aid Centre rather than through the hospital ear, nose and throat department.
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§ Lord HenleyThe referral of a patient with hearing loss by a general practitioner is a matter for the general practitioner (in discussion with the person/patient) in the light of local arrangements.