21/08/2026
Sometimes the most important thing I do is know when NOT to treat. 👂✨
I received this message after seeing a client and honestly, feedback like this means so much.
As an ear care practitioner, I don’t diagnose medical conditions, that’s outside my scope of practice.
But I can recognise when symptoms or findings need further medical assessment, explain my concerns, and refer or signpost someone to the appropriate healthcare professional.
In this case, I recommended that my client contact their GP. They were thankfully able to get an appointment that day and were prescribed antibiotics for a suspected infection.
This is exactly why a proper assessment matters.
Ear care isn’t simply about removing wax. Sometimes the safest and most valuable thing I can do is stop, recognise that something isn’t right, and refer.
Knowing your scope, and knowing when someone needs medical attention, is a huge part of providing safe, responsible ear care. 🤍
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