Telehealth Consent
The purpose of this consent form (“Consent”) is to provide you with information about telehealth and to obtain your informed consent to the use of telehealth in the delivery of healthcare services to you by pharmacists and clinicians (each a “Provider”) using our telehealth practice platforms – the Website (NowPatient) or App (NowPatient) – owned and operated by Infohealth Limited (“Infohealth, “we” or “us”) (the “Service”)
Your Consent is deemed to be accepted by you using the Service.
Terms
Other terms also apply to your use of the Website and the App to use the Services. These are set out on our Website and include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Our Terms of Use
- Our Privacy Policy
- Our Cookie Policy
- Our Private Treatment Plan Terms
If you don’t grant your Consent, you should not use the Service.
Benefits to using Telehealth
“Telehealth” is the use of electronic media to interact with a Provider.
- Telehealth is a well-accepted method of delivering health care that is easier for the patient to use and can usually be scheduled at the patient’s convenience.
- Unless recommended by your Provider, you won’t have to visit a clinic or hospital to see a healthcare professional. This reduces your risk of getting sick from other people.
Risks to using Telehealth
For many types of Provider interactions, a telephonic or Video Consultation (as defined in our Terms of Use) is sufficient to make a diagnosis and treat. It is important that you understand and Consent to the limitations inherent in receiving a diagnosis without a physical examination.
- You and your Provider won’t be in the same room, so it may feel different than an office visit.
- Your Provider may make a mistake because they cannot examine you as closely as at an office visit.
- Your Provider may decide that you still need an office visit.
- Technical difficulties may occur before or during the telehealth sessions and your appointment cannot be started or ended as intended. Your Provider may commence a Video Consultation; however you understand that the session may need to be conducted by regular voice communication if technical requirements such as internet speed cannot be met.
- Your current insurance may not cover the additional fees of the Service and you may be responsible for any fee that your insurance company does not cover.
- There is a risk that your data or information could be lost or stolen. We will do our best to limit that possibility and to notify you if we identify any breach (in accordance with our Privacy Policy).
- No results are guaranteed or promised by using the Service.
You understand these risks and benefits, and Consent to using the Service. You have the right to withdraw your Consent to the use of the Service at any time. This will not affect your right to future care or treatment.
You understand that your Provider is compelled by applicable law and professional standards to report certain events, particularly if they believe that you or someone else is in danger.
Emergency Care
If your situation is an emergency, call 999 from the UK or 911 from the US. Telehealth is not an appropriate method of care. If you require immediate or urgent care, you must seek care at a hospital or other healthcare provider equipped to deliver urgent or emergent care.
WHY WE BUILT NOWPATIENT
We are committed to helping everyone, everywhere live healthier lives
The NowPatient virtual care platform provides you with access to trusted health information, affordable treatments, management of chronic health conditions and continuous monitoring for health risks. NowPatient can be accessed by downloading the App or using your web browser.
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Your Questions Answered
For your peace of mind, we can answer your questions quickly
What does NowPatient do?
NowPatient is an online pharmacy & telehealth service that is available in the US and UK. Our service is FREE and packed with useful features that can help you save money on the cost of your medications, access virtual treatments, and provide tools that can help improve your overall health.
Get started today and benefit from medication reminders, Get Treated Privately, NHS online pharmacy, GP appointment booking, Rx savings card, Drug Coupons, US drug savings programs, health conditions information, genetic testing, home test kits, BMI Risks, Type 2 Diabetes Risks, pollen meter, air quality monitor, and lots more!
Our service is operated by experienced medical professionals in the United States and the United Kingdom. You can view the online services that we provide by clicking Features.
UK users can safely and securely buy medicines online that treat a wide range of medical conditions. UK customers can also order NHS prescriptions online with the benefit of free tracked delivery.
US customers, regardless of insurance coverage, can enjoy huge savings on prescription medications using our various drug savings programs including drug coupons, savings card and manufacturer-sponsored patient assistance programs.
Where is NowPatient located?
NowPatient has offices in the United Kingdom and United States.
In the UK, we are located at:
NowPatient
28 Chipstead Valley Road
Coulsdon
Surrey
CR52RA
In the US, we are located at:
NowPatient
8911 North Capital of Texas Highway
Suite 4200 #1263
78759
Austin, TX
How can I contact NowPatient?
To contact NowPatient, please use the contact form available on the Contact Us page.
Alternatively, if you need to speak to us, you can reach us on the following numbers:
UK telephone number – 020 388 51 500
US telephone number – 1-866-967-1977
Who owns NowPatient?
NowPatient is owned and operated by Infohealth Ltd, a licensed online pharmacy with services spanning the UK, US and Rest of the World. Infohealth Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 04004930 and our registered office is at Lynwood House, 373 – 375 Station Road, Harrow, England, HA1 2AW.
Our website is www.nowpatient.com. Our App is called “NowPatient” and can be downloaded from the App Store (for Apple devices) or Google Play (for Android devices).
Can you tell me more about your NHS online pharmacy?
NowPatient’s Pharmaceutical services in the UK are provided by Infohealth Limited trading as ‘Infohealth Pharmacy’.
Our dispensing pharmacy is regulated and authorized for internet sales by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), registration number 1036487. You can view our license credentials on the General Pharmaceutical Council website. Our superintendent pharmacist who is responsible for the safe and effective oversight of medicines supplies is Mr Amish Patel (Registration Number 2042705).
Medicines are not ordinary items of commerce. All medicines or healthcare product sales are made under the supervision of a registered pharmacist who is licensed by the GPhC. At all times, we endeavour to provide a professional and transparent service whose primary goal is to ensure that the best interests of the patient are served.
How do I make a complaint?
From time to time, we accept that our service levels may not be up to your expectations. NowPatient welcomes concerns, compliments and complaints as valuable feedback that will help us learn from your experiences and make improvements. Feedback can be provided via our clear and transparent Complaints Procedures.
Can you tell me more about NowPatient’s prescribing services for treatments offered?
Our prescribing services are regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). We provide the following regulated activity:
• treatment of disease, disorder, or injury
• transport services, triage, and medical advice are provided remotely
• caring for adults over 65 years old
• caring for adults under 65 years old
NowPatient prescribing services are run by Infohealth Limited. The Clinical Safety Officer and nominated individual is Mr Navin Khosla.
Can you tell me more about NowPatient’s US services?
Our head of US services is Dr. Jamie Winn.
You can lower the cost of your prescription medications using our various savings programs which include drug coupons, savings card and manufacturer-sponsored patient assistance programs.
We do not provide any prescribing services or dispensing services in the United States.
Is NowPatient legit and can I trust information from NowPatient?
Yes. NowPatient provides trustworthy and accessible clinical, health education and prescription services. We are also trusted by the NHS to deliver clinical and NHS repeat prescription dispensing across the whole of England. In the United States, we work with over 65,000 pharmacies to deliver considerable costs savings for our users.
NowPatient is operated by experienced licensed medical professionals in the United Kingdom and United States. Our Medical Team can be found here.
Our service is trusted by thousands of patients worldwide. You can read their reviews on our Trustpilot:
What are NowPatient’s opening hours?
Our office hours are:
UK – Monday-Friday 9am-6pm GMT
US – Monday-Friday 8am-5pm EST
Please note that we are closed at weekends.
In the event of a medical life-threatening emergency please call:
UK – 999
US – 911
In the event of a medical emergency which is not life-threatening please call:
UK – 111