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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 aid
dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing aid evaluation.
The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser 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
dispenser 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 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 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.
It should be noted that hearing aids/ instruments cannot restore
normal hearing and will not prevent or improve any hearing
impairment. You are urged to use your hearing aid frequently to
obtain full benefit from it.