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FDA information
The audiologist or hearing care professional will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your degree of
hearing. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to
your individual needs.
If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the
availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing care professionals now oer
programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee aer 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 not obtained a medical
evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement
declining the nominal fee aer which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid or medical
evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician. The exercise of such
waiver is not in your best interest and its use is strongly discouraged.
Children with hearing loss
In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with 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 is qualified by training and
experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with hearing loss.
Your hearing care professional can answer any questions you may have about the identifying code on your
hearing aid.
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