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The hearing care professional may decide that referral is not
appropriate or in the best interests of the patient when the
following applies:
• When there is sufficient evidence that the condition
has been fully investigated by a medical specialist and
any possible treatment has been provided;
• The condition has not worsened or changed
significantly since the previous investigation and / or
treatment.
If the patient has given their informed and competent
decision not to accept advice to seek a medical opinion, it
is permissible to proceed to recommend appropriate hearing
aid systems subject to the following considerations:
• The recommendation will not have any adverse effects
on the patients’ health or general well-being;
• The records confirm that all necessary considerations
about the patient´s best interests have been made If
legally required, the patient has signed a disclaimer to
confirm that the referral advice has not been accepted
and that it is an informed decision.
