All patients seen are asked to sign this Notice. Please bring this form to your initial consultation appointment.
I understand that under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), I have certain rights to privacy regarding my protected health information. I understand that this information can and will be used to:
I have received, read, and understand your “Notice of Privacy Practices” containing a more complete description of the uses and disclosure of my health information. I understand that this organization has the right to change its “Notice of Privacy Practices” from time to time and that I may contact this organization at any time at the address above to obtain a current copy of this “Notice of Privacy Practices.”
I understand that I may request in writing that you restrict how my private information is used or disclosed to carry out treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. I also understand you are not required to agree to my requested restrictions, but if you do not agree, then you are bound to abide by such restrictions.
Patient Name: ________________________________________________________
Patient representative: ________________________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________