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Code of Ethics

WHO TO SEE 

• The first point of contact is often your family doctor. 
• Your doctor may refer you to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist to make sure there is no underlying medical problem that requires medical or surgical treatment (about 10% of hearing losses) and then to a 
• Hearing Instrument Specialist (or a dispensing Audiologist) for testing for a Hearing Instrument fitting. 

• Alternatively, if your hearing is first screened by a Hearing Instrument Specialist, and there are indications that medical attention is warranted, the Specialist will refer you to your doctor before hearing instruments are considered.

SELECTING YOUR HEARING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

Selecting the right Hearing Health Care provider for you is very important - in fact it is as important as the instrument, its size, or price, as you will likely work with this professional over many years. 

• Your Hearing Instrument Specialist will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your hearing loss, your lifestyle and your listening environment in order to select the hearing aid options that best suit your requirements
• He/She will instruct you in the appropriate use of instruments and provide ongoing follow-up care and adjustments.

Select a specialist who is licensed, who has testing equipment in a sound-controlled environment, who can offer a variety of hearing products, who demonstrates competence in fitting hearing devices and continually updates His/Her training, listens to your wants, and offers continuing support.

You can be assured that Specialists who are active members in good standing with their professional associations are committed to your hearing healthcare.