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Important notice for prospective hearing aid
users
Good health practice requires that a person
with a hearing loss has a medical evaluation
by a licensed physician (preferably a physician
who specializes in diseases of the ear) before
purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians
who specialize in diseases of the ear are often
referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or
otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical
evaluation is to assure that all medically
treatable conditions that may affect hearing
are identified and treated before the hearing
aid 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 aid. The
physician will refer you to an audiologist or
a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a
hearing aid evaluation.
General warnings
