Our clinical experience based upon N-944 cases of tinnitus seen in the interval between November, 1977 and 30 December, 1982 has taught us the importance of the responsibility of the professional to the patient who presents with a chief complaint of the symptom of tinnitus. The primary goal is to attempt to control the tinnitus. The patient afflicted with this symptom is seeking a professional who can cure this complaint. The experienced professional(s) involved realize that no cure exists at this time. Multiple discipline(s) have become involved in this effort. All share common responsibility (ies).