The license shall immediately refer any consumer who develops complications during the impression taking or fitting process to the

• A. The dentist
• B. The chiropractor
• C. The hearing aid manufacturer
• D. The physician who agreed to be available at any time

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is that if a consumer develops any complications during impression taking or fitting, the licensee must arrange immediate medical evaluation by a physician who has agreed to be available at any time. This requirement centers on ensuring prompt medical oversight because complications from the procedure can involve medical issues beyond what a hearing care provider can safely manage—things like allergic reactions, airway or systemic concerns, or other medical problems that need a physician’s assessment right away. A physician is designated specifically for this urgent role, rather than a dentist, chiropractor, or the hearing aid manufacturer, because the physician is equipped to address medical concerns that may arise during or as a result of the procedure.