Consent for Telehealth Services
Telehealth involves the delivery of healthcare services using electronic communications when the patient and healthcare provider are in different locations.
Telehealth appointments with Rise Psychiatry Physician Assistant Corporation may include psychiatric assessment, medication management, education, treatment planning, and follow-up care when clinically appropriate.
Potential Benefits
Telehealth may provide:
Convenient access to psychiatric care.
Reduced travel.
Greater scheduling flexibility.
Continuity of care when clinically appropriate.
Potential Limitations and Risks
Telehealth may involve limitations or risks, including:
Technology or internet failures.
Interruptions in communication.
Limitations on physical examination.
Privacy or security risks inherent to electronic communications.
Circumstances in which in-person evaluation may be more appropriate.
Your provider may recommend or require in-person or higher-level care when clinically necessary.
Patient Responsibilities
During telehealth appointments, patients should:
Participate from a reasonably private location.
Provide accurate information.
Inform the provider of their physical location when requested.
Provide emergency contact information when requested.
Inform the provider of changes in symptoms, medications, or medical conditions.
Emergencies
Telehealth appointments with Rise Psychiatry Physician Assistant Corporation are not emergency services.
If an emergency occurs, emergency medical services or other appropriate local resources may be contacted when clinically and legally appropriate.
Consent
By participating in telehealth services, you acknowledge the potential benefits, limitations, and risks of telehealth and consent to receiving healthcare services through telehealth.