I understand the COVID-19 virus has a long incubation period during which carriers of the virus may not show symptoms and still be highly contagious.
It is impossible to determine per patient/person.
I agree and undertake to immediately notify the practice (by email to ontvangs@drpretorius.co.za) of any change in my or the patient's status, including diagnosis with Covid19 and/or quarantine and/or isolation.
I hereby consent to having my and the patient's temperature taken by a practitioner prior to, during, and after any consultation, and will provide any follow up information in writing if reasonably requested by a practitioner.
I affirm that all the above statements apply equally to myself, insofar as I am not the patient and I am accompanying the patient to the consultation.
I accept, acknowledge and agree that the practice may decline to undertake a consultation if, in its reasonable professional opinion, exercising its ethical, professional and moral obligations to its other patients, practitioners and the community at large, it believes that:
- in doing so, the patient will expose any other person whatsoever , whether directly and/or indirectly, to infection with the Covid19; and/or
- the patient is presenting with any of the symptoms listed and/or the patient's temperature, immediately prior to or during a consultation, is above 37.2 degrees celsius.
and in this regard, I waive any ethical and professional complaints against the practice and Dr LM Pretorius.
I am duly authorized to complete this form and give the consents, warranties, assurances, undertakings and the like, and indemnify the practice and the practitioners accordingly.