In the first episode of the series, we are discussing what it means to be pragmatic in our investigation and management of pathology in older adults. This also raises ethical questions about shared decision making and the concept of "valid" screening tests.

Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, IMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes .

Presented by: Dr Jo Preston, Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Alice O'Connor.