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 qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and
rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.
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