Widex TV-DEX, User Instructions

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If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you
should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option pro-
gram. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer 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 a licensed physician. Federal law permits
a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical eval-
uation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a phy-
sician. 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 hear-
ing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation
since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the
educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified by train-
ing and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child
with a hearing loss.
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