CONSENT FOR TREATMENT
By signing this form, I am requesting and giving my consent to PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians and its physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, therapists, clinical staff, administrative staff, and other authorized staff to provide me with outpatient medical and mental health treatment, evaluation, testing, medication management, psychotherapy when applicable, coordination of care, and related services.
I understand that outpatient psychiatric and mental health treatment may involve discussing difficult symptoms, experiences, stressors, or personal history. I understand that treatment may cause temporary emotional discomfort, including anxiety, sadness, distress, or other symptoms.
I understand that certain medications may be prescribed in connection with treatment and that such medications may have known and unknown risks, benefits, side effects, and alternatives. I understand that some medications may be prescribed for uses that differ from their specific FDA approved indication when clinically appropriate.
I understand that no guarantee or promise, oral or written, has been given by anyone regarding the result of treatment, or regarding the risks, consequences, or complications that may be involved in treatment.
I understand that if I have questions about my medical or mental health care, testing, medications, or treatment plan, I should ask my provider. I understand that it is my responsibility to tell my provider about all medications, drugs, supplements, substances, allergies, and medical conditions that may affect my care.
I understand that PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians may use and disclose my health information as permitted by law for treatment, payment, and health care operations. This may include communication with other health care providers involved in my care when clinically appropriate. I understand that certain disclosures may require a separate written authorization or release of information form.
I understand that communication with my primary care provider or referring provider may be appropriate for coordination of care. I agree to disclose information regarding my physical health, and I understand that records or reports from other health care providers may be requested when clinically appropriate and as permitted by law.
FEES AGREEMENT
I understand that it is my responsibility to obtain information about my insurance coverage from my employer or insurance carrier. I understand that PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians staff may assist me in obtaining benefit information as a courtesy, but benefit information provided by insurance is not a guarantee of payment.
I understand that PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians will bill for charges related to services provided to me. I agree to pay PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians for services rendered after I am billed.
I understand that PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians is not responsible if an insurer, government payer, or third party payer does not pay for services. I agree that I am responsible for any charges not paid by insurance or another third party payer, including copays, deductibles, coinsurance, noncovered services, and denied claims, unless prohibited by law or by an agreement between PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians and my health insurer.
If I file a claim for hospital, surgical, physician, disability, no fault, liability, or other health benefit insurance related to services rendered by PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians, I assign to PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians any benefits payable for those services. I agree to sign any necessary authorizations or consents requested by PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians to allow my insurance company or other payer to pay PSGP - Psychiatric Clinicians directly.
I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY BE CHARGED FOR MISSED APPOINTMENTS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CANCELED AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT TIME.
I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE CONSENT FOR TREATMENT AND FEES AGREEMENT.