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Otolaryngologists, Otologists
or Otorhinolaryngologists. The
purpose of medical evaluation
is to ensure that all medically
treatable conditions that may aect
hearing are identied and treated
before the hearing instrument is
purchased. Following the medical
evaluation, the physician will give
you a written statement that states
that your hearing loss has been
medically evaluated and that you
may be considered a candidate for a
hearing instrument. The physician
will refer you to an audiologist or
a hearing instrument dispenser,
as appropriate, for a hearing
instrument evaluation.
• The audiologist or hearing
instrument dispenser will conduct
a hearing instrument evaluation to
assess your ability to hear with and
without a hearing instrument. The
hearing instrument evaluation will
enable the audiologist or dispenser
to select and t a hearing instrument
to your individual needs. If you have
reservations about your ability to
adapt to amplication, you should
inquire about the availability of
a trial, rental or purchase-option
program. Many hearing instrument
dispensers now oer programs
that permit you to wear a hearing
instrument for a period of time
for a nominal fee, after which you
may decide if you want to purchase