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Important notice for prospective hearing instrument users
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Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical
evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases
of the ear) before purchasing a hearing instrument. Licensed physicians who specialize
in diseases of the ear are often referred to as Otolaryngologists, Otologists or Otorhi-
nolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is to ensure that all medically
treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified 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.
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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
fit a hearing instrument 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 instrument dispensers now offer
programs that permit you to wear a hearing instrument for a period of time for a
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