GENERAL CONSENT TO CARE
I, the undersigned, for myself or a minor child or another person for whom I have authority to sign, hereby consent to medical care and treatment, as ordered by a provider, while such medical care and treatment is provided through Primary Care Anywhere on an outpatient/ office visit basis. This consent includes my consent for all medical services rendered under the general or specific instructions of a provider; including treatment by a mid-level provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), and other health care providers or the designees under the direction of a physician, as deemed reasonable and necessary.
I agree and acknowledge that Primary Care Anywhere is not liable for the actions or omissions of, or the instructions given by the physicians/providers who treat me while I am a patient. I am aware that the practice of medicine is not an exact science and I acknowledge that no guarantees have been made to me as to the result of treatments or examinations at Primary Care Anywhere facilities.
NOTICE PRIVACY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Primary Care Anywhere "Notice of Privacy Practices" provides information about how Primary Care Anywhere may use and disclose your protected health information. You have the right to review the Notice before signing this acknowledgment. A copy of the current Notice will be provided to you at your request. The Notice contains the effective date and as provided in our Notice, the terms of our Notice may change.
You have the right to request that we restrict how protected health information about you is used or disclosed for treatment, payment or health care operations. We are not required to agree to this restriction, but if we do, we are bound by our agreement. By signing this form, you consent to our use and disclosure of protected health information about you for treatment, payment and health care operations, as described in our Notice. You have the right to revoke this consent, in writing, except where we have already made disclosures on your prior consent. This Privacy Acknowledgement does not give us consent to release records to anyone except to whom is mentioned. A signed medical release authorization form must be completed prior to us releasing records on your behalf.
TELEMEDICINE
I understand that telemedicine (defined as the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications for the health of the patient, including consultative, diagnostic, and treatment services) may be employed to facilitate my medical care. All electronic transmission of data will be restricted to authorized recipients in compliance with the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state privacy laws.
TO THE PATIENT
You have the right to discuss the treatment plan with your physician about the purpose, potential risks and benefits of any test ordered for you. If you have any concerns regarding any test or treatment recommend by your health care provider, we encourage you to ask questions.
SIGNED CONSENT
By signing below, you are indicating that (1) you intend that this consent is continuing in nature even after a specific diagnosis has been made and treatment recommended; and (2) you consent to treatment at this office or any other satellite office under common ownership. The consent will remain fully effective until it is revoked in writing. You have the right at any time to discontinue services. I certify that I have read and fully understand the above statements and consent fully and voluntarily to its contents.