Please note: This form is not for online submission. Please print this page and bring it to the office for your visit.
Please note: This form is not for online submission. Please print this page and bring it to the office for your visit.
Lone Star Orthopedics
James K. Baker, M.D.
512-353-8658
Patient Consent Form
I understand that, under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA), I have certain
rights to privacy regarding my protected health information. I understand that this information can and will be
used to:
* Conduct, plan, and direct my treatment and follow-up among multiple healthcare providers
who may be involved in my treatment either directly or indirectly.
* Obtain payment from third-party payers.
* Conduct normal healthcare operationas such as quality assessment and
physician certifications.
I have been informed by you and your NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES containing a more complete description
of the use and disclosures of my health information. I have been given the right to review such NOTICE OF
PRIVACY PRACTICES prior to signing this consent. I understand that this organization hs the right to change
its NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES from time to time and that I may contact this organization at any time
to obtain a current copy of the 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 health care operations. I also understand that you are not required to
agree to my requested restrictions, but if you do agree, then you are bound to abide by such restrictions.
I understand that I may revoke this consent in writing at any time, except to the extent that you have
taken action relying on this consent.
I authorize your office to disclose only the specific information below, only for the purposes and parties
described below. I may revoke this authorization in writing by contacting your office. Please list names
and phone numbers of anyone who you would like us to share your medical information with (this
includes information regarding treatment, account balance, appointment time and date, etc.):
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Signature of patient or guardian DATE
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Patient name