My acceptance of these terms and conditions governs my use of this website for telepsychiatry consultations. I will ask doctor or pharmacist, if I do not understand any of the information provided in the prescription. I will stop prescribed medicines in case of any adverse reaction/side effects, I will contact the psychiatrist immediately or go to the nearest registered medical practitioner for in-person consult.

Note:

1.       Filling the information on this site will facilitate

a)      To understand what information and history is required for effective consultation. Adequate and reliable information that is required for arriving at a provisional /definitive diagnosis.

b)      Arriving at diagnosis and planning treatment management

c)       Psychiatrist to effectively spend time with the patient during consultation rather than documentation during the consultation.

d)      Please do remember that online consultation time is fixed per session. The average online consultation time is approximately 10 to 15 minutes, which is similar to in-person consultation time.

2.       Information to the patient and patient's family members

a)      Presence of patient is advisable during the telemedicine consultation. This is as per the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines-2020 and Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

b)      If the patient is not willing to come for telepsychiatry consultation, please follow Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 and request for in-person consult or home visit by the mental health care professionals for Mental Capacity Assessment (please, check if home psychiatric service is available)

c)       The Telemedicine Practice Guidelines have stated (Code 4.1.1.2) that the patient / patient's family member will be responsible for the accuracy of the information shared with the doctor.

d)      Please read Telemedicine Practice Guidelines available online from MoHFW, New Delhi. (Available online at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Telemedicine.pdf)

e)      If symptoms are severe and/or severe side effects of medicines and/or emergency care is required, please do not wait for telemedicine consultation appointment. Please do in-person consultation at the nearest psychiatrist or registered medical practitioner at the earliest

f)       Neither of the party (patient/patient's party or psychiatrist) will not do audio or video recording, without prior explicit consent. Covert recordings (audio or video) are illegal since everyone being recorded must consent to be recorded. Explicit consent is must from all the parties.

- I accept the terms and conditions