Patient Consent Policy
Patient Consent for Telehealth Services
This Patient Consent Policy (“Consent”) governs alltelehealth services provided by MALEIQ LLC (“MaleIQ,” “Company,” “we,” “our,”or “us”).
By using MaleIQ’s telehealth platform, scheduling aconsultation, or engaging with any healthcare provider associated with MaleIQ,you acknowledge, understand, and agree to the following:
Definition of Telehealth
- “Telehealth” includes medical care, diagnosis,treatment, follow-up, and health management delivered through electroniccommunications such as video calls, audio calls, text messaging, or otherdigital platforms.
- Telehealth may involve the electronictransmission of medical records, images, photographs, and test results.
Scope of Consent
- You authorize MaleIQ and its affiliatedproviders to use telehealth technologies to deliver healthcare services to you.
- You consent to the collection, storage, andsecure use of your health information in compliance with HIPAA and otherprivacy laws.
- You understand that telehealth does not replacein-person evaluation and may have limitations in diagnosis and treatment.
Risks and Benefits
Benefits include:
- Convenient access to care without travel.
- Increased privacy for sensitive health concerns.
- Faster access to licensed providers.
Risks include:
- Potential technology failures that may interruptsessions.
- Reduced ability for a provider to conduct acomplete physical exam.
- Rare but possible unauthorized access despiterobust encryption.
Patient Responsibilities
- You agree to provide accurate medical historyand current information.
- You must disclose any medications, allergies, orhealth conditions.
- You acknowledge that withholding information mayaffect the quality of care.
Withdrawal of Consent
- You may withdraw consent at any time bydiscontinuing services.
- Withdrawal does not affect care alreadydelivered but may prevent continuation of telehealth services.
By proceeding with MaleIQ services, you confirm that youhave read, understood, and consent to telehealth treatment under the termsdescribed.