I understand that I may inspect or copy the protected health information described by this authorization. I understand that at any time, this authorization may be revoked, when the office that receives this authorization receives a written revocation, although that revocation will not be effective as to the disclosure of records whose release I have previously authorized, or where other action has been taken in reliance on an authorization I have signed. I understand that my health care and the payment for my healthcare will not be affected if I refuse to sign this form. I understand that information used or disclosed, pursuant to this authorization, could be subject to re-disclosure by the recipient and, if so, may not be subject to federal or state law protecting its confidentiality,
Consent for X-rays
During your examination, the doctor may feel that x-rays/pictures will be needed in order to diagnose your condition. We would like to make you aware that x-rays may be required in order to administer treatment. In order to perform x-rays/pictures on any patient our office requires the patients consent for such tests to be performed.
Consent for Treatment
I, the undersigned patient, hereby authorize the undersigned provider to perform the procedure(s) or course(s) of treatment listed below. I understand my dental condition and have discussed several treatment options with the undersigned provider. I have been given a printed copy of the procedure or treatment details and any post-op instructions. I understand the risks inherent in the treatment(s). I have discussed these risks with the dentist. The dentist has addressed all questions and concerns I have presented. I understand the expected results of the procedure(s) or course(s) of treatment. I understand that these results cannot be guaranteed and may not be achieved. I am aware of my right to waive treatment of any kind and I am aware of the possible consequences of non-treatment. I have disclosed my health history information, including allergies, reactions to medicine, diseases, and past procedures. I understand that withholding this information may affect the outcome of the procedure(s) or course(s) of treatment. I authorize the undersigned provider and any other qualified assistants or medical professionals to perform the procedure(s) or treatment(s) listed below. I also give my consent for these individuals to administer any needed medicine and to perform any compulsory life-saving procedures. I authorize any necessary life-saving procedures to be performed in the event of an emergency during the procedure(s) or course(s) of treatment. I understand that a blood transfusion may be a part of a life-saving procedure and give my consent for necessary blood work. I give my consent for the administration of any medication that may be required as a life-saving measure. I have discussed payment options and agreed upon a payment plan with the insurance company and with the undersigned provider. I confirm that I understand this form and the information contained therein.
Consent for Internet Communications
I grant my permission to the dental practice to upload and store confidential patient information (including account information, appointment information and clinical information) to the secured web site for the dental practice. I understand that, for security purposes, the site requires a user ID and password for access and use. I also understand the dental practice and I are responsible for maintaining the strict confidentiality of any ID and password assigned to me; and that the dental practice is not liable for any charges, damages, or losses that may be incurred or suffered as a result of my failure to maintain confidentiality. I understand the dental practice is not liable for any harm related to the theft of my ID and password, my disclosure of my ID and password, or my authorization to allow another person or entity to access and use the dental practice web site with my ID and password. I also agree to immediately notify the dental practice of any unauthorized use of my ID or of any other need to deactivate my ID due to security concerns.
I also understand that State and Federal laws, as well as ethical and licensure requirements impose obligations with respect to patient confidentiality that limit the ability to make use of certain services or to transmit certain information to third parties. I understand the dental practice will represent and warrant that they will, at all times during the terms of this Agreement and thereafter, comply with all laws directly or indirectly applicable that may now or hereafter govern the gathering, use, transmission, processing, receipt, reporting, disclosure, maintenance, and storage of my information, and use their best efforts to cause all persons or entities under their direction or control to comply with such laws. I agree that the dental practice has the right to monitor, retrieve, store, upload and use my information in connection with the operation of such services, and is acting on my behalf in uploading my patient information. I understand the dental practice will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality of all patient information that is uploaded to the web site on my behalf. I understand the dental practice CANNOT AND DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY USE OR MISUSE OF PATIENT INFORMATION OR OTHER INFORMATION TRANSMITTED, MONITORED, STORED, UPLOADED OR RECEIVED USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES.