No
No
a minor
Under HIPAA's Privacy Rule, a patient's consent is not required for:Usage or disclosure for treatment, payment or health care operations (TPO)Disclosure for marketing purposesDisclosure to business associatesCourt orders
This would be called implied consent. It is contrasted with the legally required informed consent.
As with any surgical procedure, the patient will be required to sign a consent form after the procedure is explained thoroughly.
Expressed consent; The patient has the procedure explained to them, understands and agrees to it.Implied consent; The patient is unable to communicate their consent, but life-saving interventions are required. For instance, someone who has suffered a heart attack and is unconscious is legally offering implied consent for CPR to be performed on them.Third-party consent; The patient is mentally incapable of understanding the procedure and/or the ramifications of consent or refusal, so consent is given or withheld on their behalf by a legal designate, eg a parent or guardian in the case of children, or a power of attorney delegated by a person suffering a degenerative neural disease.
Yes, verbal consent is generally permitted for less invasive procedures or treatments where the risks are minimal and the patient is able to provide informed consent verbally. However, for more complex procedures or treatments with higher risks, written consent may be required to ensure that the patient fully understands the risks and benefits involved.
No, unless the patient gives him or her permission. If the patient is using the hospital or clinic's computer, the patient may have to consent to have his/her e-mail be viewed by and/or passed on to authorities if required before using that computer.
Implied consent.
Yes, it is generally legal for a medical practice in Florida to add a fee to a patient balance before sending it to a collection agency, as long as this practice is clearly outlined in the patient's agreement or consent forms. However, it is important for the practice to comply with state and federal laws regarding debt collection practices and patient billing.
Implied consent applies to the unconscious patient - if the patient were conscious they would want your help.
Of course you can refuse. You can also refuse the biopsy of any polyps removed. If you're ever in a situation where a colonoscopy is being thrust upon you unwillingly, then just keep your legs crossed and by all avoid the fetal position.