Telemedicine Informed Consent

Purpose

Telemedicine allows healthcare services to be delivered remotely using electronic communications technology.

Benefits

• Convenient access to care
• Reduced travel time
• Improved continuity of care

Risks

• Technology failures
• Transmission interruptions
• Limitations compared with in-person examinations

Emergency Situations

Telemedicine is not intended for medical emergencies. Call 911 or seek immediate emergency care when appropriate.

Patient Consent

By receiving telemedicine services, patients acknowledge understanding of the benefits and limitations of telemedicine and consent to treatment through electronic communications.

Our Responsibilities

GA TeleMed is required by law to maintain the privacy of protected health information and provide this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

Uses and Disclosures

• Treatment
• Payment
• Healthcare Operations
• Public Health Activities
• Legal Requirements

Your Rights

• Request copies of records
• Request amendments
• Request confidential communications
• Receive an accounting of disclosures
• File complaints without retaliation

Questions

Contact the Privacy Officer at admin@southerntelemed.llc.