Medical Hearing History, Medical Wavier and Privacy Form


Client Medical Hearing Health History


Note: Please be advised that any examination or representation made by a registered hearing aid dealer and fitter in connection with the practice of fitting and selling of hearing aids, is not an examination, diagnosis or prescription by a person licensed to practice medicine in this Commonwealth and therefore must not be regarded as medical opinion.

If you feel that your rights are violated you may contact the State Bureau of Consumer Protection, the Pennsylvania Department of Health in Harrisburg, or your local district attorney.

America Hears is required to obtain, and evaluate all of this information prior to the sale of a hearing aid. If you have any questions please call a customer service representative for clarification.

All fields must be completed:
First Name
Last Name
Street Address
City
State
ZIP Code
Date of Birth (format = MM/DD/YYYY)
America Hears digital hearing aids are suitable for most adults who suffer from diminished hearing due to environment or age. They are not suitable where disease, trauma and/or genetic malformation contribute to the loss of hearing, nor are they suitable for children. All of these cases should be taken to an Ear, Nose and Throat medical doctor (E.N.T., MD). In compliance with the FDA and State regulations as well as for your personal protection.

Please answer either YES or NO to the list of physical conditions stated below:
Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear
Active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days
Sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days or a history of this symptom
Acute or chronic dizziness
Surgical or medical procedure(s) involving the ear
Visible evidence of cerumen (ear wax) accumulation or
a foreign body in the ear canal
Pain or any discomfort in your ears
Stroke
Any ringing or buzzing sounds in one or both ears
Have you been exposed to any loud noises
Have you recently had a cold or ear infection
If you have answered "YES" to any of the conditions listed above, you may be required to provide our company with a medical recommendation form that has been signed by the examining physician within the last (6) months. An America Hears hearing specialist will discuss this with you after we receive your information.

Medical Waiver:


I have been advised that my best interests would be served if I had a medical examination by an otologist or otolaryngologist or any licensed physician before my purchase of a hearing aid. have fully and clearly informed me of the value of such medical examination. After such explanation, I voluntarily sign this waiver. I choose not to seek a medical examination before the purchase of the hearing aid.

By clicking on the "I AGREE" check box below I acknowledge that I do not wish to have a medical evaluation before purchasing a hearing aid, that I understand and agree with the above statements, and that I am 21 years of age or older.

I AGREE


NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES


As required by federal laws: This notice describes how health information about you (as a client of this company) may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to your individually identifiable health information.

Please review our Notice of Privacy Practices by clicking here.


CLIENT CONSENT FOR USE AND DISCLOSURE OF
PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION AND CLIENT RIGHTS

I hereby give my consent for this company to use and disclose protected hearing health related information (PHI) about me to carry out treatment, payment and hearing healthcare operations (TPO). (The Notice of Privacy Practices provides a more complete description of such uses and disclosures.)

I have the right to review the Notice of Privacy Practices prior to signing this consent. This company reserves the right to revise its Notice of Privacy Practices at anytime. A revised Notice of Privacy Practices may be obtained by forwarding a written request to the Privacy Official at 806 Beaver Street Bristol, PA 19007.

With this consent, this company may call my home or other alternative location and leave a message on voice mail or in person in reference to any items that assist the practice in carrying out TPO, such as appointment reminders, insurance items and any calls pertaining to my hearing healthcare.

With this consent, this company may mail to my home or other alternative location any items that assist the practice in carrying out TPO, such as appointment reminder cards and client statements.

With this consent, this company may e-mail to my home or other alternative location any items that assist the practice in carrying out TPO, such as appointment reminder cards and client statements. I have the right to request that this company restrict how it uses or discloses my PHI to carry out TPO.

However, the practice is not required to agree to my requested restrictions, but if it does, it is bound by this agreement. By signing this form, I am consenting to this company’s use and disclosure of my PHI to carry out TPO.

I may revoke my consent in writing except to the extent that the practice has already made disclosures in reliance upon my prior consent. If I do not sign this consent, or later revoke it, This company may decline to do business with me.


Under HIPAA, an individual has the following rights with regard to his/her personal health information (PHI):

• The right to receive a copy of the practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices.

• The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of PHI.

• The right to request restrictions on how the practice communicates PHI to the patient.

• The right to inspect and copy PHI.

• The right to request an amendment of PHI.

• The right to an accounting of the disclosures of PHI made by the covered entity for purposes other than TPO and not pursuant to a valid authorization.

• The right to complain about alleged violations to the practice and DHHS.


By confirming your name and clicking "I AGREE," you agree that you have read and understand all of the information, terms and conditions set forth above.

I AGREE