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 patient's consent for such tests to be performed.
Please allow 48 hours to process your request
I understand that if I am pregnant and have X-rays taken which expose my lower torso to radiation, it is possible to injure the fetus. I have been advised that ten (10 days) following onset of a menstrual period are generally considered to be safe for X-rays exams. With those factors in mind, I am advising my doctor that:
Our Notice of Privacy Practices provides information about how we may use or disclose protected health information. The notice contains a patient's rights section describing your rights under the law.
You ascertain that by your signature that you have reviewed our notice before signing this consent. The terms of the notice may change, if so, you will be notified at your next visit to update your signature/date. You have the right to restrict how your protected health information is used and disclosed for treatment, payment or healthcare operations. We are not required to agree with this restriction, but if we do, we shall honor this agreement. The HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) law allows for the use of information for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. By signing this form, you consent to our use and disclosure of your protected healthcare information and potentially anonymous usage in a publication. You have the right to revoke this consent in writing, signed by you.
However, such a revocation will not be retroactive.
By signing this form, I understand that:
OFFICE CANCELLATION POLICIES We understand that you may occasionally need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. However, late arrivals, no-shows, and failure to cancel or reschedule your appointment during business hours twos days prior negatively impacts our ability to provide our other patients with the services they require. To help alleviate these situations, we have implemented the following policies: