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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 care professional, as appropriate, for a hearing
aid evaluation.
The audiologist or hearing care professional will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to
hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or hearing care
professional to select and fit a hearing aid 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 care professionals 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 evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician. The exercise
of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged.
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