TELEMEDICINE CLIENT CONSENT I, hereby give my consent to LFS Counseling Therapist/Provider, to complete Intake, as well as provide any subsequent treatment via telemedicine and/or videoconference session based on the Intake results for Behavioral/Mental Health. This agreement authorizes the electronic transmission of my medical/personal information and/or video-conference session so that it can be viewed by my counselor and /or other persons involved in my mental health care. [Note: The likelihood of this transmission being intercepted by persons other than those at the consulting site is extremely small]. I understand that telemedicine is the use of electronic information and communication technologies by a health care provider to deliver services to an individual when he/she is located at a different site than the provider; and hereby consent to LFS Counseling providing health care services to me via telemedicine. I understand that as with any technology, telemedicine does have its limitations. There is no guarantee, therefore, that this telemedicine session will eliminate the need for me to be seen in person. I understand that medical records of telemedicine services will be kept at LFS Counseling’s Administration Site. I understand that the laws that protect privacy and the confidentiality of medical information also apply to telemedicine and that information will not be released without signed consent. Furthermore, I understand that all audio and video telecommunications are compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all laws and policies that protect privacy and the confidentiality of medical information. I understand that I have the right to withhold or withdraw my consent to the use of telemedicine in the course of my care at any time, without affecting my right to future care or treatment. I understand that I do not have to answer any questions that I consider to be inappropriate or am unwilling to have heard by other persons. I may revoke my consent orally or in writing at any time by contacting LFS Counseling or my counselor directly. As long as this consent is in force (has not been revoked) LFS Counseling may provide health care services to me via telemedicine without the need for me to sign another consent form.
Right to Name a Treatment Advocate (For adults 18 years or older)A "Treatment Advocate" is a family member or other concerned individual designated by a consumer to participate in treatment and discharge planning, and acts in the best interest of and serves as an advocate for the consumer.
As an adult client of LFS Counseling, you have the right to designate a family member or other concerned individual as a Treatment Advocate. Your Treatment Advocate should act in your best interest at all times. You may change or revoke the designation of a Treatment Advocate at any time and for any reason. Your Treatment Advocate may participate in your treatment planning and discharge planning to the extent that you consent to and as permitted by law. 450:-27-5-44