pressure capability greater than132 decibels(dB).]
Important notice for prospective hearing instrument users
Good health practicerequiresthat a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing instrument.
Licensed physicianswho specializein diseasesof the ear are often referredto as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditionsthat may affect hearingare identified and treated before the hearing instrumentis purchased. Followingthe medicalevaluation, the physician will give you a writtenstatementthat states that your hearingloss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considereda candidate for a hearing instrument. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearinginstrument dispenser,as appropriate, for a hearinginstrument evaluation. The audiologist or hearing instrumentdispenser will conduct a hearing instrumentevaluation to assess your ability to hear with and withouta hearing instrument. The hearing instrumentevaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a
hearing instrument to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a
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.
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