ProHealth Advisors Wellness | ProHealth Weight Loss
La telemedicina implica el uso de tecnologías electrónicas para proporcionar servicios médicos de manera remota, incluyendo evaluaciones, consultas, seguimiento y prescripción cuando sea clínicamente apropiado.
Al participar en servicios de telemedicina, usted acepta los términos establecidos a continuación.
Naturaleza del Servicio
La telemedicina puede incluir:
- Consultas por video en tiempo real
- Revisión electrónica de información médica
- Transmisión digital de registros médicos
- Prescripción remota cuando sea clínicamente apropiado
La telemedicina no sustituye completamente la atención presencial.
Beneficios Potenciales
- Mayor acceso a servicios médicos
- Conveniencia
- Reducción de tiempo de traslado
- Continuidad del cuidado
No se garantizan resultados específicos.
Riesgos Potenciales
Usted reconoce posibles riesgos como:
- Fallas técnicas
- Interrupciones de conexión
- Limitaciones en el examen físico
- Riesgos inherentes a comunicaciones electrónicas
En algunos casos, puede ser necesaria atención presencial.
Evaluación Médica y Prescripción
- Las decisiones médicas dependen exclusivamente del criterio clínico del proveedor licenciado.
- Completar formularios no garantiza receta.
- Tratamientos como GLP-1 solo se prescriben si son médicamente apropiados.
- El proveedor puede rechazar tratamiento si no es clínicamente indicado.
Privacidad y Seguridad
Los servicios se realizan utilizando sistemas diseñados para cumplir con HIPAA y regulaciones estatales aplicables.
Sin embargo, ninguna transmisión electrónica es completamente libre de riesgos.
Los expedientes médicos oficiales se mantienen dentro del sistema seguro EHR.
Responsabilidades del Paciente
Usted acepta:
- Proporcionar información médica veraz y completa
- Estar ubicado en un estado donde el proveedor esté licenciado
- Participar desde un entorno privado
- Informar cambios en su condición
Emergencias
La telemedicina no es adecuada para emergencias médicas.
En caso de emergencia, llame al 911 o busque atención inmediata presencial.
Consentimiento Voluntario
- La participación es voluntaria.
- Puede retirar su consentimiento en cualquier momento.
- Retirar el consentimiento puede afectar la continuidad del servicio remoto.
TELEHEALTH INFORMED CONSENT
ProHealth Advisors Wellness | ProHealth Weight Loss
Telehealth involves the use of electronic communications and technology to provide healthcare services remotely, including medical evaluations, consultations, follow-ups, treatment recommendations, and prescribing when appropriate.
By engaging in telehealth services with ProHealth Advisors Wellness and ProHealth Weight Loss, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined below.
Nature of Telehealth Services
Telehealth may include:
- Live audio-video consultations
- Asynchronous (store-and-forward) review of medical information
- Electronic transmission of medical records
- Remote prescribing when clinically appropriate
You understand that telehealth is not identical to in-person care.
Potential Benefits
Potential benefits include:
- Improved access to care
- Convenience
- Reduced travel time
- Increased continuity of care
However, no specific outcomes or results are guaranteed.
Potential Risks
You acknowledge the potential risks of telehealth, including:
- Technical failures or connectivity interruptions
- Delays in medical evaluation
- Limited physical examination
- Unauthorized access to electronic communications (despite reasonable safeguards)
You understand that in some cases, telehealth may not be appropriate, and you may be referred for in-person care.
Medical Evaluation & Prescribing
You understand and agree that:
- All treatment decisions are based solely on the licensed provider’s medical judgment.
- Completion of screening forms does not guarantee prescription approval.
- Medications, including GLP-1 or other therapies, are prescribed only if clinically appropriate.
- The provider may decline treatment if deemed medically unsuitable.
No guarantees are made regarding medical outcomes.
Privacy & Security
Telehealth services are conducted using secure systems designed to protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state laws.
However, you acknowledge that:
- No electronic transmission is completely secure.
- There are inherent risks associated with digital communications.
Official medical records are maintained within our secure Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Patient Responsibilities
By consenting to telehealth, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete medical information
- Be physically located in a state where the provider is licensed at the time of the consultation
- Ensure a private setting during consultations
- Notify the provider of any changes in your condition
Emergency Situations
Telehealth is not appropriate for medical emergencies.
If you experience a medical emergency, you must call 911 or seek immediate in-person care.
Voluntary Consent
You understand that:
- Participation in telehealth is voluntary.
- You may withdraw consent at any time by notifying the provider in writing.
- Withdrawal of consent may affect your ability to continue receiving services remotely.