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The hearing care professional may decide that
referral is not appropriate or in the best interests
of the patient when the following applies:
• When there is sufficient evidence that the
condition has been fully investigated by a
medical specialist and any possible treatment
has been provided;
• The condition has not worsened or changed
significantly since the previous investigation
and / or treatment.
• If the patient has given their informed and
competent decision not to accept advice
to seek a medical opinion, it is permissible
to proceed to recommend appropriate
hearing aid systems subject to the following
considerations:
• The recommendation will not have any
adverse effects on the patients health or
general well being;
• The records confirm that all necessary
considerations about the patient´s best
interests have been made.
If legally required, the patient has signed a
disclaimer to confirm that the referral advice
has not been accepted and that it is an informed
decision.
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