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Patient Information

Release of Medical Information

Insurance Information

Assignment of Insurance Benefits/ Consent for Treatment

I, the undersigned hereby authorizes the release of any information relating to all claims for benefits submitted on my behalf or dependent's. I further agree and acknowledge that my signature on this document authorizes my physician to submit all claims for benefits for services rendered without obtaining my signature on each and every claim and that these claims may be paid directly to her. Also, I hereby grant Dr. Brooks and her medical staff to perform such medical procedures as discussed with me as deemed necessary. If the above patient is a minor, I am granting permission for treatment and I am an authorized person to do so. I have also received a copy of the "Notice of Privacy Practice" upon request and if I have any questions, I may discuss them with the staff. I also understand the financial policy to be:

  1. Payment is due at the time of service and a $5-statement fee will be added to unpaid accounts. Returned checks will incur a $25-service fee.
  2. A $50 cancellation fee will apply to appointments cancelled less than 24 hours in advance.
  3. Account past 45 days are patient's responsibility per state law. Unless prior arrangements have been made with our office.
  4. Accounts past 90 days will be referred to collections. A $100 collection fee will be added to accounts referred to collections and once with the agency, the patient must deal directly with the collection agency to clear the account.
  5. By signing below, you acknowledge you have read and understood the above information.

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Medical Intake Form

PATIENT INFORMATION

DRUG ALLERGIES

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SURGICAL HISTORY

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FAMILY HISTORY

Family History? If "Yes" please indicate the family member. If member is deceased, please indicate with "(D)"

SOCIAL HISTORY

Gynecology Intake Form

PATIENT INFORMATION

GYNECOLOGIC HISTORY (skip questions that do not apply)

MENSTRUAL AND PREGNANCY HISTORY

SEXUAL ACTIVITY

INFECTION HISTORY

CONTRACEPTION

PREVENTIVE CARE

REVIEW OF SYSTEM

Please indicate any symptoms in the last 30 days AND/OR any symptoms currently

OFFICE USE ONLY

Request for Release of Protected Health Information (PHI)

Do hereby authorize the use and/or disclosure of my protected health information (PHI).

AUTHORIZED ENTITY

AUTHORIZED PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

I understand that the release of medical records may involve making available to myself or to others information of a personal nature. Issues with regard to personal use of cigarettes, alcohol, and other drugs, as well as possible exposure to infectious disease may be part of the medical record.

HIV/AIDS

PURPOSE OF DISCLOSURE

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Patient Notice Regarding Laboratory Services

Dr. LaStrap will order laboratory tests as she feels necessary and appropriate for patient healthcare.

Insurance benefits constantly change and are very specific for each individual depending on the insurance plan.

Unfortunately, it is impossible for Dr. LaStrap to determine if your insurance plan will pay for the laboratory tests.

As such our office cannot accept responsibility for patient laboratory charges or any result out of pocket expenses to the patient.

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HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations (TPO) and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights to access and control your protected health information. “Protected health information” is information about you, including demographic information, that may identify you and that relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health or condition and related health care services.

1. Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information

Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information

Your protected health information may be used and disclosed by your physician, our office staff and others outside of our office that are involved in your care and treatment for the purpose of providing healthcare services to you, to pay your healthcare bills, to support the operation of the physician’s practice, and any other use required by law.

Treatment. We will use and disclose your protected health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and any related services. This includes the coordination or management of your healthcare with a third party. For example, we would disclose your protected health information as necessary to a home health agency that provides care to you. For example, your protected health information may be provided to a physician to whom you have been referred to ensure that the physician has the necessary information to diagnose or treat you.

Payment. Your protected health information will be used, as needed, to obtain payment for your healthcare services. For example, obtaining approval for a hospital stay may require that your relevant protected health information be disclosed to the health plan to obtain approval for the hospital admission.

Healthcare Operations. We may use or disclose, as-needed, your protected health information in order to support the business activities of your physician’s practice. These activities include, but are not limited to, quality assessment activities, employee review activities, training of medical students, licensing, and conducting or arranging for other business activities. For example, we may use a sign-in sheet at the registration desk where you will be asked to sign your name and indicate your physician. We may also call you by name in the waiting room when your physician is ready to see you. We may use or disclose your protected health information, as necessary, to contact you to remind you of your appointment.

We may use or disclose your protected health information in the following situations without your authorization. These situations include: as Required By Law, Public Health issues as required by law, Communicable Diseases, Health Oversight, Abuse or Neglect, Food and Drug Administration requirements; Legal Proceedings: Law Enforcement, Coroners, Funeral Directors and Organ Donors; Research: Criminal Activity, Military Activity and National Security, Workers' Compensation, Inmates. Under the law, we must make disclosures to you and when required by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate or determine our compliance with the requirement of Section 164.500.

Other Permitted and Required Uses and Disclosures Will be made only with your consent, authorization or opportunity to object unless required by law.

You may revoke this authorization, at any time, in writing, except to the extent that your physician or the physician's practice has taken an action in reliance on the use or disclosure indicated in the authorization.

Your Rights

Following is a statement of your rights with respect to your protected health information.

You have the right to inspect and receive a copy your protected health information. Under federal law, however, you may not inspect or copy the following records: psychotherapy notes, information compiled in reasonable anticipation of, or use in, a civil, criminal, or administrative action or proceeding, and protected health information that is subject to law that prohibits access to protected health information.

You have the right to request a restriction of your protected health information. This means you may ask us not to use or disclose any part of your PHI for the purposes of treatment, payment or healthcare operations. You may also request that any part of your protected health information not be disclosed to family members or friends who may be involved in your care or for notification purposes as described in this Notice of Privacy Practices. Your request must state the specific restriction requested and to whom you want the restrictions to apply.

Your physician is not required to agree to a restriction that you may request. If physician believes it is in your best interest to permit use and disclosure of your protected health information, your protected health information will not be restricted. You then have the right to use another Healthcare Professional.

You have the right to request to receive confidential communications from us by alternative means or at an alternative location. You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this notice from us, upon request, even if you have agreed to receive this notice alternatively i.e. electronically.

You have the right to have your physician amend your protected health information. If we deny your request for an amendment, you have the right to file a statement of disagreement with us and we may prepare a rebuttal to your statement and will provide you with a copy of such rebuttal.

You have the right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures we have made, if any, of your protected health information. We reserve the right to change terms of this notice and will inform you by mail of any changes. You then have the right to object or withdraw as provided in this notice.

Complaints

You may complain to us or to the Secretary of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated by us. You may file a complaint with us by notifying our privacy contact of your complaint. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

This notice was published and becomes effective on/or before April 14, 2003.

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of, and provide individuals with, this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to protected health information. If you have any objections to this form, please ask to speak with our HIPAA Compliance Officer in person or by phone at our Main Phone Number.

Signature below is only acknowledgement that you have received this Notice of our Privacy Practices:

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In accordance with HIPAA guidelines, I give permission to release medical information to the following people:

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Weight Control Expectations Questionnaire

The accompanying explanatory sheet discusses the importance of clearly delineating your expectations when participating in any kind of weight control program. This form has been designed to assist you in organizing your thoughts regarding exactly what it is you want for yourself. By first filling out this questionnaire as completely as possible, and then reviewing it with your physician, you will learn what can reasonably be expected to occur.

How much weight do you expect to lose?

By signing this form, I understand that i may receive email communication from The Center for Medical Weight Loss from time to time related to my weight loss program. I also understand that I may elect to stop receiving such emails at any time by using "unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of the email communication.

HOW DO YOU EAT NOW

For those who have not had permanent sterilization, a hysterectomy, spousal vasectomy or menopausal, a urine pregnancy test will be conducted every time you are evaluated on the scale, there will be a $5.00 charge per test.

This test is necessary for legal and safety purposes to protect an unknown pregnancy.

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Patient Informed Consent for Appetite Suppressants

I. Procedure AND Alternatives

2. I have read and understand the following statements made by my doctor:

“Medications, including the appetite suppressants, have labeling worked out between the makers of the medication and the Food and Drug Administration. This labeling contains, among other things, suggestions for using the medication. The appetite suppressant labeling suggestions are generally based on shorter term studies (up to 12 weeks) using the dosages indicated in the labeling.

“As a bariatric physician, I have found the appetite suppressants helpful for periods far in excess of 12 weeks, and at times in larger doses than those suggested in the labeling. As a physician, I am not required to use the medication as the labeling suggests, but I do use the labeling as a source of information along with my own experience, the experience of my colleagues, recent longer term studies and recommendations of university based investigators. Based on these, I have chosen, when indicated, to use the appetite suppressants for longer periods of time and at times, in increased doses.

“Such usage has not been as systematically studied as that suggested in the labeling and it is possible, as with most other medications, that there could be serious side effects (as noted below).

“As a bariatric physician, I believe the probability of such side effects is outweighed by the benefit of the appetite suppressant use for longer periods of time and when indicated in increased doses. However, you must decide if you are willing to accept the risks of side effects, even if they might be serious, for the possible help the appetite suppressants use in this manner may give.”

3. I understand it is my responsibility to follow the instructions carefully and to report to the doctor treating me for my weight any significant medical problems that I think may be related to my weight control program as soon as reasonably possible. I will notify the physician if I am taking any anti-depressant medications.

4. I understand the purpose of this treatment is to assist me in my desire to decrease my body weight and to maintain this weight loss. I understand my continuing to receive the appetite suppressant will be dependent on my progress in weight reduction and weight maintenance.

5. I understand there are other ways and programs that can assist me in my desire to decrease my body weight and to maintain this weight loss. In particular, a balanced calorie counting program or an exchange eating program without the use of the appetite suppressant would likely prove successful if followed, even though I would probably be hungrier without the appetite suppressants.

II. Risks of Proposed Treatment:

I understand this authorization is given with the knowledge that the use of the appetite suppressants for more than 12 weeks and in higher doses than the dose indicated in the labeling involves some risks and hazards. The more common include: nervousness, sleeplessness, headaches, dry mouth, weakness, tiredness, psychological problems, medication allergies, high blood pressure, rapid heart beat and heart irregularities. Less common, but more serious, risks are primary pulmonary hypertension and valvular heart disease. These and other possible risks could, on occasion, be serious or fatal.

III. Risks Associated with Being Overweight or Obese:

I am aware that there are certain risks associated with remaining overweight or obese. Among them are tendencies to high blood pressure, to diabetes, to heart attack and heart disease, and to arthritis of the joints, hips, knees and feet. I understand these risks may be modest if I am not very much overweight but that these risks can go up significantly the more overweight I am.

IV. No Guarantees:

I understand that much of the success of the program will depend on my efforts and that there are no guarantees or assurances that the program will be successful. I also understand that I will have to continue watching my weight all of my life if I am to be successful.

V. Patient’s Consent:

I have read and fully understand this consent form and I realize I should not sign this form if all items have not been explained, or any questions I have concerning them have not been answered to my complete satisfaction. I have been urged to take all the time I need in reading and understanding this form and in talking with my doctor regarding risks associated with the proposed treatment and regarding other treatments not involving the appetite suppressants.

WARNING

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AS TO THE RISKS OR HAZARDS OF THE PROPOSED TREATMENT, OR ANY QUESTIONS WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THE PROPOSED TREATMENT OR OTHER POSSIBLE TREATMENTS, ASK YOUR DOCTOR NOW BEFORE SIGNING THIS CONSENT FORM.

VI. HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS DECLARATION:

I have explained the contents of this document to the patient and have answered all the patient’s related questions, and, to the best of my knowledge, I feel the patient has been adequately informed concerning the benefits and risks associated with the use of the appetite suppressants, the benefits and risks associated with alternative therapies and the risks of continuing in an overweight state. After being adequately informed, the patient has consented to therapy involving the appetite suppressants in the manner indicated above.

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Nutritional Product Payment Agreement

Payment is necessary for all nutritional products in full prior to services being rendered for the medical weight loss program. the payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. In the event that you are unable to complete the program, you will be able to complete the unused portion at a later date (up to 1 year from your last appointment). For is unexchangeable due to Department of Health Regulations.

Please provide us with the name and telephone number of your primary care physician, so that we could keep him/her informed of your progress.

Appointment Cancellation Policy

As a result of not having any available appointments in our schedule and in order to best serve our patients, the following policy is necessary:

There will be a $75 charge if you fail to cancel your scheduled appointment in 24 hrs. in advance or do not show up for your appointment. Your credit card will be charged $75 on the day of your visit if you fail to cancel your appointment prior to the scheduled time.

Payment in full is necessary prior to any treatment being rendered. The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.

By signing below I agree that I was informed of this CMWL Policy.

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