1. I understand that my health care provider wishes me to engage in a telemedicine consultation.
2. My health care provider has explained to me how the video conferencing technology will be used to affect such a consultation will not be the same as a direct patient/health care provider visit due to the fact that I will not be in the same room as my health care provider.
3. I understand there are potential risks to this technology, including interruptions, unauthorized access and technical difficulties. I understand that my health care provider or I can discontinue the telemedicine
   consult/visit if it is felt that the videoconferencing connections are not adequate for the situation.
4. I understand that my healthcare information may be shared with other individuals for scheduling and billing purposes. Others may also be present during the consultation other than my health care provider and
   consulting health care provider in order to operate the video equipment. The above mentioned people will all maintain confidentiality of the information obtained. I further understand that I will be informed of their
   presence in the consultation and thus will have the right to request the following: (1) omit specific details of my medical history/physical examination that are personally sensitive to me; (2) ask non‐medical personnel to leave the telemedicine examination room: and or (3) terminate the consultation at any time.
5. I have had the alternatives to a telemedicine consultation explained to me, and in choosing to participate in a telemedicine consultation. I understand that some parts of the exam involving physical tests may be conducted by individuals at my location at the direction of the consulting health care provider.
6. In an emergent consultation, I understand that the responsibility of the telemedicine consulting specialist is to advise my local practitioner and that the specialist’s responsibility will conclude upon the termination of the video conference connection.
7. I understand that billing will occur from both my practitioner and as a facility fee from the site from which I am presented.
8. I have had a direct conversation with my doctor, during which I had the opportunity to ask questions in regard to this procedure. My questions have been answered and the risks, benefits and any practical alternatives have been discussed with me in a language in which I understand.
9. I hereby authorize Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants and its affiliates, its employees and agents, to use and disclose protected health information (e.g., information relating to the diagnosis, treatment, claims payment, and health care services provided or to be provided to me and which identifies my name, address, social security number, Member ID number) for the purpose of helping me to resolve claims and health benefit coverage issues.
10. I understand that any personal health information or other information released to the person or organization identified above may be subject to re-disclosure by such person/organization and may no longer be protected by applicable federal and state privacy laws.
11. I understand that I have a right to revoke this authorization by providing written notice to. However, this authorization may not be revoked if, it’s employees or agents have taken action on this authorization prior to receiving my written notice. I also understand that I have a right to have a copy of this authorization.
12. I understand that information used or disclosed pursuant to this authorization may be disclosed by the recipient and may no longer be protected by federal or state law.
13. I further understand that this authorization is voluntary and that I may refuse to sign this authorization. My refusal to sign will not affect my eligibility for benefits or enrollment or payment for or coverage of services.
14. I have been advised of this practice’s Privacy Practices, Release of Billing Information policy, Assignment of Benefits policy, and grant the practice Medication History Authority.
15. I hereby authorize and direct Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants and assistants, as necessary to perform quality care, to perform all procedure(s)/treatment(s) on me.
16. The nature and purpose of the procedure/treatment, alternative methods of treatment, and potential risks and complications have been fully explained to me.  I acknowledge that no guarantees have been made to me as to the outcome of the procedure(s) and/or treatment(s).  I grant this consent without duress, confusion, or pressure from my physician and/or staff, associates, or colleagues.
17. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide and update Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants of any changes to my name, address, phone or insurance coverage. I release IGIC of any and all liabilities if they attempt to reach me and can not.   
18. By signing this form, I certify that I have read or had this form read and/or had this form explained to me and that I fully understand its contents including the risks and benefits of the procedure(s) and that I have been given ample opportunity to ask questions and that any questions have been answered to my satisfaction.

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