Common use of Informed consent mismanagement Clause in Contracts

Informed consent mismanagement. Without comprehensive informed consent policies and procedures, patients may not realize the risks or advantages of telemedicine—or even that they might be receiving such care. Neglecting to adequately explain specific telemedicine services and how they might be used for a patient’s treatment, or neglecting to obtain consent for such services, could become a major matter of negligence if not discussed with their patients prior to treatment services. Though there are inherent risks to telehealth treatment, STILLPOINT COUNSELING ASSOCIATES takes every precaution and protection to assure each patient that their care and treatment is upheld by the highest standards set forth by state laws and ethical guidelines provided by the licensing agencies. CONTACTING YOUR COUNSELOR We are not often immediately available by telephone and email. If we are not available by telephone, you may leave a message on our confidential voicemail system or send us a confidential email and your call/email will be returned as soon as possible, but it may take up to three days for non-urgent matters. If, for any number of unseen reasons, you do not hear from us or we are unable to reach you, and you feel you cannot wait for a return call/email or if you feel unable to keep yourself safe:

Informed consent mismanagement. Without comprehensive informed consent policies and procedures, patients may not realize the risks or advantages of telemedicine—or even that they might be receiving such care. Neglecting to adequately explain specific telemedicine services and how they might be used for a patient’s treatment, or neglecting to obtain consent for such services, could become a major matter of negligence if not discussed with their patients prior to treatment services. Though there are inherent risks to telehealth treatment, STILLPOINT COUNSELING ASSOCIATES takes every precaution and protection to assure each patient that their care and treatment is upheld by the highest standards set forth by state laws and ethical guidelines provided by the licensing agencies. CONTACTING YOUR COUNSELOR We are not often immediately available by telephone and emailtelephone. If we are not available by telephone, you may leave a message on our confidential voicemail system or send us a confidential email and your call/email call will be returned as soon as possible, but it may take up to three days for non-urgent matters. If, for any number of unseen reasons, you do not hear from us or we are unable to reach you, and you feel you cannot wait for a return call/email call or if you feel unable to keep yourself safe: