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5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Hearing Aids

Hearing aids are a major investment — financially, emotionally, and cognitively. But most patients aren't told what questions to ask before purchasing them.

In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett walks through five critical questions that protect patients from common industry mistakes. From real ear measurement verification to speech-in-noise outcome testing, you'll learn how proper fitting reduces auditory load, improves speech clarity, and ensures devices are programmed to your specific hearing loss — not just manufacturer defaults.

Dr. Garrett explains why bundled pricing can either protect or confuse patients, what a legitimate trial period should include, and why subjective feedback alone is not enough to measure success. Objective metrics like QuickSIN testing help confirm that hearing aids are truly improving real-world performance.

With more than two decades of experience treating complex hearing loss and tinnitus, Dr. Garrett approaches hearing care through a medical-model lens grounded in neuroscience, REM-verified fittings, and measurable outcomes.

If you're considering hearing aids — or advising someone who is — this episode will help you walk into that appointment informed, confident, and prepared.

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