Telehealth Informed Consent

Telehealth involves the use of electronic communication to enable healthcare providers to deliver services remotely.

By using this website or engaging in telehealth services with Cogniva Psychiatry, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Nature of Telehealth

Telehealth may include:

• Video conferencing

• Electronic exchange of medical information

• Remote prescribing and evaluation

Benefits of Telehealth

• Greater access to psychiatric care

• Convenience and reduced travel

• Continuity of care

• Reduced wait times

Risks & Limitations

Potential risks include:

• Technical failures

• Security breaches (despite safeguards)

• Limited ability to perform physical examinations

• Delays in emergency treatment

Emergencies

Telehealth is not appropriate for psychiatric emergencies.
If you are in crisis, call 911 or 988 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.

Confidentiality

We use HIPAA-compliant platforms to protect your information. However, no system is completely immune to cybersecurity risks.

Consent

By scheduling or participating in telehealth services, you:

• Consent to telehealth care

• Acknowledge risks and benefits

• Understand limitations of remote treatment