Informed Consent
Naturopathic medicine is the treatment and prevention of diseases by natural means. Naturopathic Doctors assess the whole person, taking into consideration physical, mental, emotional and spirtual aspects of the individual. Gentle, non-invasive techniques are generally used in order to stimulate the body's inherent healing capacity. Your visit may consist of thorough case hiustory and a screening physical examination. Treatments recommended include botanical medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncuture, homeopathy, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy and physical therapy such as spinal adjustments, exercises and massage.
It is important that I am informed of any diseases that you are suffering froma dn if you are on any medication or over the counter drugs, supplements or herbal products. If you are pregnant, become pregnant or are breast-feeding, please let your doctor know immediately.
The health risks associated with naturopathic treatment may include but are not limited to: aggravation of pre-existing symptoms; alergic reactions to supplements or herbs; bruising or injury from acupuncture; fainting or pucturing of an organ with acupuncture needles. Results are not guaranteed and not all risks and complications can be anticipated and explained.
Naturopathic medical care is not covered under OHIP but may be covered by your extended health insurance. Please check with your plan. Direct billing is available at the clinic for most insurance companies.
I understand:
- The clinic does not guarantee treatment results and naturopathic therapies may take time to improve my condition
- That my Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND is not mutually exclusive from any treatment or advice that I may be receiving now or in the future from another licenses care provider.
- I am at liberty to seek or continue medical care from a physician or surgeon or other health care provider qualified to practice in Ontario. No employee, agent, or anyone elese under the clinic's direction or control is suggesting or recommending to me to regrain from seeking or following advice of another licensed health care provider
- That I am responsible for the fees incurred during care and treatments
- That I am free to withdraw my consent and to discontinue my treatment at any time
- I also confirm that I have the ability to accept or reject this care of my own free will and I am not an agent of any private, local, provincial, or federal agency attempting to gather information without stating
By signing the intake form, you are agreeing to the above terms and consent to treatment By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND
I intend this consent to apply to all present and future naturopathic care.