New Patient Consent to the Use and Disclosure of Health Information

for Treatment, Payment, or Healthcare Operations

I, _______________________________________, understand that as part of my health care, Associates in Surgery, PA  originates and maintains paper and/or electronic records describing my health history, symptoms, examination and test results, diagnoses, treatment, and any plans for future care or treatment. I understand that this information serves as:

•       A basis for planning my care and treatment,

•       A means of communication among the many health professionals who contribute to my care,

•       A source of information for applying my diagnosis and surgical information to my bill

•       A means by which a third-party payer can verify that services billed were actually provided, and

•       A tool for routine healthcare operations such as assessing quality and reviewing the competence of healthcare professionals

I understand and have been provided with a Notice of Information Practices that provides a more complete description of information uses and disclosures. I understand that I have the following rights and privileges:

•       The right to review the notice prior to signing this consent,

•       The right to object to the use of my health information for directory purposes, and

•       The right to request restrictions as to how my health information may be used or disclosed to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations

I understand that Associates in Surgery, PA is not required to agree to the restrictions requested.  I understand that I may revoke this consent in writing, except to the extent that the organization has already take action in reliance thereon.  I also understand that by refusing to sign this consent or revoking this consent, this organization may refuse to treat me as permitted by Section 164.506 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

I further understand that Associates in Surgery, PA reserves the right to change their notice and practices and prior to implementation, in accordance with Section 164.520 of the Code of Federal Regulations.  Should Associates in Surgery, PA change their notice, they will send a copy of any revised notice to the address I’ve provided (whether U.S. mail or, if I agree, email).

I wish to have the following restrictions to the use or disclosure of my health information:

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I understand that as part of this organization’s treatment, payment, or health care operations, it may become necessary to disclose my protected health information to another entity, and I consent to such disclosure for these permitted uses, including disclosures via fax.

I consent to Associates in Surgery, PA utilizing the telephone to call regarding appointments, treatment information, or any other details related to my therapy and treatment.

I consent to Associates in Surgery, PA utilizing telephone voice mail and answering machines for the purpose of leaving an appointment reminder or a message to include name and phone number to call.

I further wish to have Associates in Surgery, PA communicate treatment plans and financial information  verbally or in writing with my family as directed below:

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I fully understand and accept / decline the terms of this consent.

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Patient’s Signature                                                                                              Date

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

[   ]  Consent received by ____________________________________ on ________________________.

[   ]  Consent refused by patient, and treatment refused as permitted.

[   ]  Consent added to the patient’s medical record on ______________________________.