1. I consent to the procedures and/or medical services that may be performed during this course of treatment or while I am an outpatient. These may include, but are not limited to, medical or surgical examination, treatment or procedures, including emergency treatment or services if necessary, laboratory tests and procedures, X-ray examinations, telehealth services, anesthesia, photography for medical treatment (using clinic owned camera) or other outpatient hospital and clinic services provided to me under the general and special instructions of my physician or surgeon. I understand that the practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science and that diagnosis and treatment may involve risks of injury or even death. I acknowledge that no guarantees have been made to me regarding the result of examination or treatment in this hospital or clinic.
2. I understand that I am under the care and supervision of my attending physician. The hospital or clinic and its nursing staff are responsible for carrying out my physician's instructions. My physician or surgeon is responsible for obtaining my informed consent, when required, to medical or surgical treatment, special diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, or hospital or clinic services provided to me under my physician's general and special instructions.
3. I understand that I am responsible for all charges incurred as a result of such treatment as well as those incurred in collecting for treatment charges. I realize that even though I may have insurance coverage, I am still responsible for payment. If legal action is instituted for payment of such treatment and/or services, I agree to pay reasonable attorney fees and all costs incurred herein.
4. I agree to promptly pay all hospital or clinic bills in accordance with the charges listed in the hospital's or clinic's charge description master and, if applicable, the hospital's or clinic's charity care and discount payment policies and state and federal law. I understand that I may review the hospital's or clinic's charge description master before (or after) I receive services from the hospital or clinic. I understand that physicians and surgeons, including the radiologist, pathologist, emergency physician, anesthesiologist, and others, may bill separately for their services. If any account is referred to an attorney or collection agency for collection, I will pay actual attorneys' fees and collection expenses. All delinquent accounts shall bear interest at the legal rate, unless prohibited by law.
5. I authorize the release of any medical information necessary to process my insurance claim.
6. I irrevocably assign and transfer to the hospital and clinics, all rights, benefits, and any other interests in connection with any insurance plan, health benefit plan, or other source of payment for my care. This assignment shall include assigning and authorizing direct payment to the hospital or clinic of all insurance and health plan benefits payable for outpatient services. I agree that the insurer or plan's payment to the hospital or clinic pursuant to this authorization shall discharge its obligations to the extent of such payment. I understand that I am financially responsible for charges not paid according to this assignment, to the extent permitted by state and federal law. I agree to cooperate with, and take all steps reasonably requested by, this hospital or clinic to perfect, confirm, or validate this assignment.
7. I authorize the use of this signature on all of my insurance claims submitted for me by the hospital or clinics.
8. I have read or received the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Summary Notice of Privacy Practices.
9. No one will be able to pick up prescriptions or contact our office regarding my medical attention unless authorized below.