Consent For Telehealth Consultation

I understand that my health care provider wishes me to engage in a telehealth consultation.
My health care provider will explain to me how the video conferencing technology that will be used to affect such a consultation will not be the same as a direct client/health care provider visit due to the fact that I will not be in the same room as my provider.
I understand that a telehealth consultation has potential benefits including easier access to care and the convenience of meeting from a location of my choosing.
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 telehealth consult/visit if it is felt that the videoconferencing connections are not adequate for the situation.
I will receive direct instructions to consult with my provider, during which I will have the opportunity to ask questions in regard to this procedure. My questions will be answered and the risks, benefits and any practical alternatives will be discussed with me in a language in which I understand.

CONSENT TO USE THE TELEHEALTH BY THERAPYMATE

Telehealth by THERAPYMATE is the technology service we will use to conduct telehealth videoconferencing appointments. It is simple to use and there are no passwords required to log in. By signing this document, I acknowledge:

Telehealth by THERAPYMATE is NOT an Emergency Service and in the event of an emergency, I will use a phone to call 911.
Though my provider and I may be in direct, virtual contact through the Telehealth Service, neither THERAPYMATE nor the Telehealth Service provides any medical or healthcare services or advice including, but not limited to, emergency or urgent medical services.
The Telehealth by THERAPYMATE Service facilitates videoconferencing and is not responsible for the delivery of any healthcare, medical advice or care.
I do not assume that my provider has access to any or all of the technical information in the Telehealth by THERAPYMATE Service – or that such information is current, accurate or up-to-date. I will not rely on my health care provider to have any of this information in the Telehealth by THERAPYMATE Service.
To maintain confidentiality, I will not share my telehealth appointment link with anyone unauthorized to attend the appointment.

By submitting this form, I certify:

That I have read or had this form read and/or had this form explained to me.
That I fully understand its contents including the risks and benefits of the procedure(s).
That I will be given ample opportunity to ask questions and that any questions will be answered to my satisfaction from direct contact with the provider.

MY SUBMISSION REPRESENTS I AM AGREEING THAT I HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO THE ITEMS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT.

Last revised 6/27/2022