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been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a
candidate for a hearing aid. The physician will refer you to an
audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a
hearing aid evaluation.
The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing
aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without
a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the
audiologist or dispenser to select and t a hearing aid to your
individual needs.
If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to
amplication, you should inquire about the availability of a
trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing aid
dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear
a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after
which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing
aid. Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those
individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a
licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult
to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for
religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with
a physician. The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best
health interest and its use is strongly discouraged.
Children With Hearing Loss
In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation,
a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an
audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing
loss may cause problems in language development and
the educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist
who is qualied by training and experience to assist in the
evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with hearing loss is
recommended.
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