Tinnitus

Tinnitus — referral criteria for ENT services.

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed tinnitus with initial primary-care work-up completed

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Recent onset of unilateral tinnitus

Pulsatile tinnitus present for more than 6 months

Usually managed in primary care