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The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct
ahearing 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
ahearing aid to your individual needs.
If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to
amplication, you should inquire about the availability of
atrial-rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing
aid dispensers now oer 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
alicensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed
adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical
evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude