I understand that Telemedicine requires me and my healthcare provider to communicate information interactively through video equipment, about my health, including prior health history, present symptoms, laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Details of your medical history, examinations, x-ray, and tests may be discussed with other health professionals through the use of interactive video, audio, and telecommunications technology.
- Visual and physical examination of you may take place.
- Nonmedical technical personnel may be requested to enter the area where telemedicine is being performed.
- Video, audio, and/or photo recordings may be taken of the encounter(s).
- On the benefits and risks of telemedicine (174.5.b Regulation), telemedicine allows the provision of quality services without having to travel long distances, but in turn presents some risks as described below:
- a. There is a risk, despite our best efforts to protect the privacy of patient information, that the security protocol may fail causing a violation of the privacy of personal medical information.
- b. There is a risk of a delay in diagnosis and medical treatment due to unexpected failures of electronic equipment for this service.
- c. I understand that if telemedicine consultation cannot be done, I will be referred to another health professional for a consultation or a query will be scheduled in person (174.5.c of the Regulation).
- I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time to participate in this therapeutic means and then be referred to another health professional.
- Any dissemination of patient-identifiable images or information and certain necessary administrative and operational activities supporting your care shall not occur without your authorization.
By signing below, I understand the written information provided above and voluntarily and freely give my consent to take part in the telemedicine—be it via video conference, phone, or text message—with the doctor and his team for evaluation, assessment, and diagnosis for my current medical condition.