I, the undersigned, do hereby authorize and consent to medical examinations, x-rays, blood tests, laboratory procedures, immunizations, therapeutic injections, invasive or surgical procedures and other medically appropriate services under the general or specific supervision of any member of the medical staff of Genesis Healthcare, Inc for the patient named on this form. It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specified diagnosis, treatment or care being required but it is given to provide authority and power to render care by providers of Genesis Healthcare, Inc. in the exercise of her/his best judgment that they may deem advisable. I understand that state law requires physicians to report certain communicable diseases to the Health Department. SC Code Ann. Sec 44-29-10. Regulation 61-20. I agree that if I leave a physician’s office against the advice of my physician(s) of Genesis Healthcare, Inc and its personnel, they are released from responsibility or liability for any injuries or damages which may result from leaving against medical advice. I authorize a physician of Genesis Healthcare, Inc to test me for HIV antibodies or tuberculosis when the doctor or any employees are exposed to body fluids in a manner which may transmit human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or infection of tuberculosis. In the event of such an exposure, you will be deemed to have consented to such testing, and to have consented to the release of the test results to the person(s) who may have been exposed. ** |
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