The audiologist or hearing care
professional will conduct a hearing
aid evaluation to assess your degree
of hearing. The hearing aid evaluation
will enable the audiologist or
dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid
appropriate for your individual needs.
Federal law restricts the sale of
hearing aids to those individuals who
have not obtained a medical
evaluation from a licensed physician.
Federal law permits a fully informed
adult to sign a waiver statement
declining the nominal fee after which
you may decide if you want to
purchase the hearing aid or medical
evaluation for religious or personal
beliefs that preclude consultation
with a physician. The exercise of such
waiver is not in your best interest and
its use is strongly discouraged.
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