Telehealth Consent

Telemedicine means receiving care from your physician by live video or other secure electronic communication instead of in person. By scheduling a telemedicine visit, you acknowledge the following.

• Telemedicine may not be appropriate for every condition. Your physician may recommend an in-office visit or other care instead.
• Telemedicine has limits, including the inability to perform a physical exam and possible technology interruptions.
• Your physician will decide during the visit whether any treatment, testing or program is appropriate. A visit does not guarantee a prescription or any outcome.
• Reasonable steps are taken to protect your privacy, but no electronic communication is completely secure.
• You may decline telemedicine or withdraw consent at any time and ask for an in-office visit.
• Telemedicine is not for emergencies. In an emergency, call 911.
• You should be in a private location in the state where your physician is licensed to treat you at the time of the visit.

Your consent will be confirmed with your physician before your first telemedicine visit. See also our medical disclaimer and privacy policy.