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programs that permit you to wear a hearing device for a
period of time for a nominal fee after which you may
decide if you want to purchase the hearing device.
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing devices 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.
Children With Hearing Loss
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 since
hearing loss may cause problems in language
development and the educational and social growth of a
child. An audiologist is qualified by training and
experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation
of a child with a hearing loss.
