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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 amplication, you should inquire about the
availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option
program. Many hearing aid dispensers now
oer 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 this device to sale by or
on the order of a doctor, audiologist or other
hearing care practitioner licensed to dispense
hearing aids in your state-in accordance with
all applicable rules and regulations.
Children with hearing loss
In addition to seeing a physician for 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 educational and social growth of a child.
An audiologist is qualied by training and
experience to assist in the evaluation and
rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.