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Telehealth Consent
Telehealth Informed Consent
Last updated: September 11, 2026
Draft placeholder. This page is a template prepared for The Florida NP Clinic, LLC (the legal entity operating this practice has not yet been named). It has not been reviewed by an attorney. Replace every bracketed placeholder and have this page reviewed by a healthcare attorney before publishing it live. This page is intended as background information; formal, signed telehealth consent will be collected at intake through Carepatron before your first visit, consistent with Florida telehealth requirements.
What Is Telehealth?
Telehealth is the delivery of healthcare services using audio and video technology instead of an in-person office visit. All care from The Florida NP Clinic, LLC is provided by telehealth; there is no physical office to visit.
Benefits of Telehealth
- Access to care without travel, which can mean shorter wait times and more convenient scheduling.
- Continuity of care with the same provider over time.
- The ability to receive care from a private location of your choosing.
Risks and Limitations of Telehealth
As with any healthcare service, telehealth has potential risks and limitations, including:
- Technical difficulties, such as poor video or audio quality or connection interruptions, that could delay or limit care.
- The inability to perform certain physical examinations that require hands-on assessment, which may mean some conditions require an in-person referral.
- The general risks of electronic transmission of health information, including the small possibility that transmissions could be intercepted or accessed by unauthorized parties, despite reasonable safeguards.
- The possibility that your provider may determine, during or after a telehealth visit, that your condition requires in-person evaluation, and will refer you accordingly.
Patient Responsibilities
- You must be physically located in Florida at the time of your visit.
- You are responsible for finding a private, well-lit location with a stable internet connection for your visit.
- You are responsible for providing accurate, complete health information.
- You understand that telehealth is not appropriate for emergencies (see below).
Telehealth Is Not for Emergencies
Telehealth visits are scheduled, not immediate, and this practice does not monitor messages continuously. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
Confidentiality
The same confidentiality protections that apply to in-person visits apply to telehealth visits, as described in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. We use platforms intended to support secure, private communication for telehealth visits.
Alternatives to Telehealth
If telehealth is not appropriate for your needs, we will inform you and, where possible, refer you to appropriate in-person care.
Your Right to Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw your consent to receive care by telehealth at any time, without affecting your right to future care, though this may mean referral to an in-person provider.
Formal Consent
This page provides general information about telehealth. A formal, signed telehealth informed consent form specific to Florida requirements will be presented and collected during intake through Carepatron before your first visit.