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PRIMARY - DENTAL INSURANCE INFORMATION

SECONDARY - DENTAL INSURANCE INFORMATION

HEALTH HISTORY

DENTAL HISTORY

Does the patient have a history of the following (please check all that apply):
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I certify that the answers I provided on this form, including the answers to these health questions are correct to the best of my knowledge. I grant authority to the Orthodontist(s) and staff to perform all procedures and treatments that are necessary. I grant permission to use clinical photos, x-rays, models, etc. for educational and social media purposes. I understand that, where appropriate, credit bureau reports may be obtained.

AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT TO SEND UNENCRYPTED PATIENT INFORMATION BY EMAIL AND OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS

Unless I provide written notice, I authorize Dr. J. B. Peterman to transmit patient information relating to my treatment, health, or payment by email or other electronic means, without encryption or special security precautions, to me or someone I designate, or to other health care providers, health plans and others involved in my treatment, payment for my treatment, or Dr. J.B. Peterman’s health care operations. The patient information emailed may include x-rays, health history, diagnosis, treatment and payment records.

I understand that:

  • I do not have to sign this form
  • My treatment, payment, enrollment and eligibility for benefits will not be affected by my decision about signing this form.
  • If I don’t sign this form, Dr. J. B. Peterman may use other ways to send my information, such as U.S. mail, or may ask me to pick up and send my information to third parties myself.
  • There is some risk that e-mails and other electronic messages may be improperly acquired by hackers or received by unintended recipients. If that happens, the information may be redisclosed and no longer protected by practice law.
  • Dr. J. B. Peterman does not email such sensitive personal information as Social Security number, credit card number, mental health diagnosis, genetic information, alcohol/ substance abuse, or positive HIV status unless the patient insists.

I understand that I can provide written request to stop emailing my patient information at any time, but if I do so, this will not affect emails that Dr. J. B. Peterman already sent before receiving my written instructions to stop.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

This notice describes how medical/dental information about a patient may be used and disclosed. Please read carefully.

Protected Health Information (PHI) is information that may identify you and that relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health or conditions and related health-care services. This notice of privacy practices describes a patient’s rights and how the office of J. B. Peterman D.M.D. may use and disclose PHI to carry out treatment, payment (insurance submission), health care operations, and for other purposes permitted or required by law.

J. B. Peterman D.M.D. will not use or disclosure PHI about a patient without your or a legal guardian’s written permission, except as described in this notice. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of PHI and to provide individuals with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to PHI. We are also required to abide by the terms of this notice of privacy practices. We may change our practices and this notice, and make the new notice effective for the PHI we maintain. If you request it, we will provide you with a revised notice.

Your Rights:
You may obtain a paper copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices upon request at any time.

You may inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI, which usually includes patient information, course of treatment, x-rays, and billing information. We may charge you for copying and mailing, and any supplies needed to fulfill your request. We may deny your request in certain instances, and you may ask to have your denial reviewed.

You may request a change to your PHI. If you review your PHI and find information incomplete or incorrect, you may request an amendment to it for as long as we maintain your PHI. You may request a restriction of your PHI. This means that you may ask us not to disclose or use any part of your PHI for purposes of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. You may also request that your PHI not to be disclosed to certain family members, legal guardians, or friends who may be involved in your care. You must list the individuals to whom you want the restrictions to apply. We are not required to agree to a requested restriction.

How we may use and disclose PHI:

For treatment purposes including, but not limited to: treatment planning; healthcare operations; health-related communications to individuals involved in your care or payment for your care.

For payment and insurance information.

For public safety related operations including, but not limited to: the FDA; worker’s compensation; public health or disease control; law enforcement officials; coroners, medical examiners, and funeral directors; correctional facilities; military authorities; issues of National security; or victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.

Please notify the office of J. B. Peterman D.M.D. if you have any questions related to this notice.

I have received a copy of this notice.

Additional Disclosure Authority:

In addition to the allowable disclosures described above, I hereby specifically authorize the disclosure of my PHI to the persons indicated below:

ANY MEMBER OF MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY *
SPOUSE ONLY *