In order for Best Life Wellness to disclose to another person your Protected Health Information you must complete and sign this form and return it to us. You can complete the form online, email it to info@bestlifewellnesscares.com, or text a picture of the completed form to (864) 990-5074 . You have the right to receive a copy of this form.

General Consent

1. I voluntarily consent to any and all health care treatment and diagnostic procedures provided by Best Life Wellness, LLC and its associated physicians, clinicians and other personnel. I am aware that the practice of medicine and other healthcare professions is not an exact science and I further state that I understand that no guarantee has been or can be made as to the results of the treatments or examinations at Best Life Wellness, LLC.
2. I consent to the use and disclosure of my/the patient's protected health information for purposes of obtaining payment for services rendered to me/the patient, treatment and health care operations consistent with the
   Best Life Wellness, LLC Notice of Privacy Practices.
3. I authorize payment of medical benefits to Best Life Wellness, LLC providers or their designee for services rendered.
4. I give permission to obtain all my medication/prescription history when using an electronic system to process prescriptions for my medical treatment.

Telehealth Consent

1. I hereby authorize Best Life Wellness, LLC to use the telehealth practice platform for telecommunication for evaluating, testing and diagnosing my medical condition.
2. I understand that technical difficulties may occur before or during the telehealth sessions and my appointment cannot be started or ended as intended.
3. I accept that the professionals can conduct interactive sessions with video call; however, I am informed that the sessions can be conducted via regular voice communication if the technical requirements such as internet speed cannot be met.
4. I understand that my current insurance may not cover the additional fees of the telehealth practices and I may be responsible for any fee that my insurance company does not cover.
5. I agree that my medical records on telehealth can be kept for further evaluation, analysis and documentation, and in all of these, my information will be kept private.

NOTICE TO RECIPIENT OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION Prohibition Against Re-Disclosure: This information has been disclosed to you from records protected by federal confidentiality rules. The federal rules prohibit you from making any further disclosure of this information unless further disclosure is expressly permitted by the written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 C.F.R., Part 2. A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is not sufficient for this purpose. The federal rules restrict any use of information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse client. Drug abuse patient records are also protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), 45 C.F.R. parts 160 and 164. These conditions apply to every page disclosed and a copy of this authorization will accompany every disclosure.

 

Patient Information

• I understand that I have the right to revoke this authorization at any time and that I have the right to inspect or copy the protected health information to be disclosed as described in this document.
• I understand that a revocation is not effective in cases where the information has already been disclosed but will be effective going forward.
• I understand that information used or disclosed as a result of this authorization may be subject to redisclosure by the recipient and may no longer be protected by federal or state law.
• I understand that I have the right to refuse to sign this authorization and that my treatment will not be conditioned on signing. This authorization shall be in effect until revoked by the patient.

By signing below, I agree to the following: 

• I agree to provide, to the best of my ability, information that is accurate regarding medical and surgical history, current and previous medications and treatments, current or past substance use, and current patient-provider relationships.
• I understand that Best Life Wellness LLC uses telehealth technology that is designed to protect my privacy, but acknowledge that electronic medical communications care some level of risk for accidental disclosures such as hacking or interceptions. I understand that there is a risk of being overheard by persons near me and that I am responsible for using a location that is private and free from distractions or intrusions.
• I understand that while Telehealth has been found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions, there is no guarantee that Telehealth is safe or effective for all individuals or situations. Providers are not able to perform a true physical exam, check vital signs, or take other actions that are part of the standard of care for the prescription of certain medications or the management of certain conditions. If my provider makes recommendations for me to take actions to mitigate risks of adverse outcomes, it is my responsibility to do so and I acknowledge that not doing so may result in harm or an adverse outcome.