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is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing
are identified and treated before the hearing system 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 system. The
physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing system professional,
as appropriate, for a hearing system evaluation.
The audiologist or hearing system professional will conduct a hearing
system evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hear-
ing system. The hearing system evaluation will enable the audiologist or
dispenser to select and fit a hearing system 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 system professionals now offer programs
that permit you to wear a hearing system for a period of time for a nomi-
nal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing
system.
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing systems to those individuals who
have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal
law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining
the nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the
hearing system.
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing systems to those individuals who
have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal
law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the
medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consul-
tation with a physician. The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best
health interest and its use is strongly discouraged.
Children with Hearing Loss
In addition to seeing a physician for a 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 devel-
opment 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 a hearing loss.
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