Tinnitus Evaluation
What a tinnitus evaluation asks, with sample questions on the sound, its start, noise, hearing, and daily life.
This page covers the questions for a tinnitus evaluation: the sound, when it started, noise exposure, hearing, daily life, and past treatment. The Tinnitus History Questionnaire posted by the UNCG Speech and Hearing Center is one example.
Tinnitus evaluation, handled by the AI Doctor avatar
AI Doctor, a real-time AI healthcare assistant avatar, asks the questions on a tinnitus evaluation in the patient's own language, strictly following the practice's instructions.
- Intake before the visit. Patients answer online before they arrive, or at a kiosk when they check in.
- Answers ready for the clinician. Clinicians see what the patient said before the visit starts.
- Less workload at the front desk. Staff spend less time handing out forms and entering answers by hand.
- Key details at a glance. The care team sees what matters up front and decides who needs attention first.
The form becomes a natural conversation: patients answer by talking, in their own words. AI Doctor is an information and patient-assistance interface. It collects answers for the care team to review. It doesn't diagnose, triage, or give treatment advice.
Sample tinnitus evaluation questions
Typical questions, written out so you can see the level of detail. Every practice words its own form differently.
- How would you describe the sound you hear?The sound
- Is it constant, or does it come and go?The sound
- When did you first notice the tinnitus?Onset
- What was happening when it started?Onset
- Have you worked in a noisy job?Noise exposure
- Have you been around gunfire or explosions?Noise exposure
- Is it hard to hear in background noise?Hearing
- Do everyday sounds feel too loud?Hearing
- What is the tinnitus like at bedtime?Daily life
- How has it affected your work?Daily life
- Who have you seen about the tinnitus?Past treatment
- What have you tried for it so far?Past treatment
These are examples to read, not a form to fill in.
Tinnitus evaluation: FAQ
What does a tinnitus evaluation ask?
The sample questions on this page are based on two forms. One is the Tinnitus History Questionnaire posted by the UNCG Speech and Hearing Center; the other is Main Line Health's hearing history form. This page groups them into six areas: the sound, onset, noise exposure, hearing, daily life, and past treatment.
Who answers the tinnitus evaluation questions, and when?
The patient, before the hearing or ENT visit. The practice chooses whether to send them ahead or ask them at check-in.
Does the questionnaire ask about hearing too?
Yes. The Tinnitus History Questionnaire asks about hearing in background noise, in conversation, on the phone, and with the TV. It also asks about dizziness and discomfort with everyday sounds.
Does it ask about medicines?
Yes. It names some antibiotics and quinine, and asks about regular aspirin use and general health.
What if a patient says the tinnitus is very distressing?
AI Doctor records what the patient says and does not judge it. The practice's team reviews every answer and decides on next steps.
Is there a tinnitus evaluation template?
The sample questions on this page show a typical set. A practice can add them to its own hearing or ENT intake.
Does AI Doctor give medical advice?
No. It collects information for the care team. It doesn't diagnose, triage, or recommend treatment.
Can patient answers stay on our own servers?
Yes. RAVATAR offers on-prem deployment: the platform can run inside your own perimeter, so patient answers stay there. RAVATAR complies with GDPR and the EU AI Act.
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- 01Choose the AI Doctor avatar.
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