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Hearing loss and reasonable adjustments — DOccMed MCQ

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A 55-year-old teacher with progressive bilateral SNHL worse at 4kHz. No occupational noise exposure. She struggles to hear pupils. What is the most appropriate advice?

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Correct answer: D — Refer for hearing aids and employer should consider reasonable adjustments

The employer has a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to consider reasonable adjustments including hearing aids and acoustic treatment of the classroom.

Reference: Equality Act 2010; NICE NG98