This informed consent and waiver is provided to you in relation to the prescription of psychostimulant medications. You must acknowledge and agree to the following terms before such medications may be part of a treatment plan.
Where this Form refers to 'we', 'us', 'our' as Telecare Australia, and also includes our personnel, including all practitioners on our website or portal.
Where the Patient is a minor, or is otherwise unable to complete this Form, the Authorised Representative set out in the table above may sign this Form on behalf of the Patient and, in such cases, you will mean the Authorised Representative. You warrant and agree that, if you are completing and signing this Form on behalf of the Patient, that you have the required authority to do so.
This informed consent and waiver shall remain in effect for the duration of the Patient's treatment with the prescribed psychostimulant medication, unless revoked or amended in writing by the Patient or Authorised Representative.
Prescription of the Medication
You agree to follow your treating medical practitioner’s instructions regarding the proper use, dosage, frequency, and duration of the prescribed psychostimulant medication. You understand that failure to comply with these instructions may result in adverse effects or diminished therapeutic benefits.
You confirm that you have read and understood the information provided to you regarding the prescribed psychostimulant medication, including the potential risks, benefits, and side effects associated with their use.
You understand that you have the right to withdraw your consent for the treatment with psychostimulant medication at any time. To do so, you must provide written notice to your treating medical practitioner, and you agree to follow any instructions provided by them regarding the safe discontinuation of the medication. In the event of an emergency, where you cannot contact your treating medical practitioner, you agree to seek appropriate medical advice from your nearest open medical clinic or emergency room.
Use of Recreational Drugs
You confirm that the Patient is not currently using any recreational drugs. You acknowledge and agree that using recreational drugs while taking prescribed psychostimulant medications can lead to adverse health consequences.
You acknowledge that you have had the risks associated with taking psychostimulant medications explained to you, including the potential for abuse, dependence, and other side effects.
You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to ensure you do not use any recreational drugs while taking the prescribed psychostimulant medication.
Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we (and our personnel, including any medical practioners) will not be liable for any harm or injuries the Patient may suffer as a result of not following recommendations regarding the use of psychostimulant medication, unless we are negligent.
Emergency Services
You acknowledge and agree that we may call emergency services if (at our sole discretion) we have the reasonable opinion that the Patient is putting themselves or a third party at risk of harm.
Telecare is not an emergency service. In the event of an emergency where you are unable to contact your treating medical practitioner, you will seek appropriate medical advice from the nearest open medical clinic or emergency room.