New Patient Form
Consent to Treatment I HEREBY give my consent for acupuncture/massage treatment bearing in mind that a full verbal explanation has been given at the time of treatment. I UNDERSTAND that if I choose to participate in community acupuncture, this will be done in the reception area with no privacy. I AGREE to keep the practitioner updated as to any changes in my medical profile and understand that there shall be no liability on the practitioner’s part should I fail to do so. I UNDERSTAND that I have to pay for private treatments, cancellation fees and the costs of materials (splints, strappings etc .) and herbs, and any trea tments declined by ACC/work insurance. I UNDERSTAND that herbs are not refundable. I UNDERSTAND that any unpaid bills may be referred to a debt collector and I agree that I will be responsible for the debt collection fees, and also the administration fee of $50 incurred for accounts sent to debt collection. I UNDERSTAND that I have the right to decline part or all of the treatment offered to me at any time and I can ask for a seco nd opinion or change my treatment provider in accordance with Section 7 of th e Code of Health & Disability Services Consumer Rights 1996. I UNDERSTAND that I can ask the staff for an explanation of treatment I am receiving at any time and that in accordance with Section 10 of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumer Rights 1996, I have the right of complaint. I UNDERSTAND that there is a 24-hour cancellation and rescheduling policy that will result in a fee of the full price of private treatment should I not give sufficient notice.It is our policy to collect private payment for ACC treatments until the ACC claim is showing on the ACC website as being approved. We will refund the difference once the claim is approved.
I UNDERSTAND that there is a 24-hour cancellation and rescheduling policy that will result in a fee of the full price of private treatment should I not give sufficient notice.
What are the TWO main things you would like to achieve by the end of today's session?
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In accordance with the Privacy Act all information recorded in your health records will be kept confidential. Under the Privacy Act you have the right of accessto and correction of your personal information held by this practice. No information will be given to a third party without your permission.