Hospital-Lost Hearing Aids: Clarifying Accountability
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In a separate matter, it has been reported that over 8,000 francs worth of hearing aids have gone missing at a hospital. However, the hospital is not liable for the loss of a hearing aid in emergency situations. If a hearing aid is lost in such a situation, the hospital does not have to pay.
For those seeking hearing aid insurance, HDI is an insurance company that offers specialized hearing aid insurance, often added to household inventory insurance. In the event of an emergency, it's crucial to note that if the hearing aid is lost, the hospital is never liable.
In case of a liability claim, only the current value of the hearing aid will be received. If no money is received from the hospital and the hearing aid is over five years old, the AHV compensation office can be contacted for potential support.
It's also important to mention that covering up a hearing aid, if preferred, should be done with caution. An expert warns against it, as it could potentially lead to complications.
On a different note, the emergency departments are currently running at their limit, with serious mistakes reported at Swiss hospitals. In such critical situations, doctors and nursing staff must prioritize a mother's life over the hearing aid, if her life is in danger.
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