User manual
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If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplication, you
should inquire about the availability of a trial/rental or purchase/option
program. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit
you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a 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 (without
prior consultation by an ear specialist) is not in your best health interest,
and its use is strongly discouraged.
Children with hearing loss
This product is not for use by anyone under 18 years of age. In addition
to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss
should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation. Hearing
loss may cause problems in language development, educational growth, and
social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualied by training and experience
to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.