By submitting and/or authorizing your payment and/or any registration forms with Balanced Life Care, you firmly acknowledge that you understand and agree to ALL of the Terms and Conditions listed below.
You request and authorize Balanced Life Care to coordinate consultation services on your behalf to include but not limited to: consultations or telecommunication assessments by a licensed medical provider for medication management, brief counseling and/or diagnostic procedures that are advisable now or during the course of your care.
Diagnostic and assessment procedures may include, but are not limited to: random urine drug screenings, lab/blood tests, EKG/ECGs, health questionnaires and prescription medication history retrieval from a pharmacy or electronic source. The frequency and type of assessment and/or interventions/medications will be decided in accordance with each person’s individual-oriented needs, federal and state guidelines, and evidence-based practice and research recommendations.
You understand that the purpose of any services will be explained to you by a licensed medical provider at your request only and these services are subject to your agreement.
You understand that there is an expectation that you will benefit from these assessments and/or interventions and medications, but you are fully aware there is no guarantee this will occur.
You understand that maximum benefit will occur with consistent attendance to appointments/consultations and following the agreed upon care plan.
By submitting and/or authorizing your payment through any payment link or portal provided by Balanced Life Care or directly provided over the phone with a Balanced Life Care Consultant, you agree, demonstrate and confirm that you have been given access to, read and understand all of the listed terms and conditions (located at: /balancedlife-care.com/terms-and-conditions/), and you request and consent to treatment and/or care.
You understand that you will be connected with a licensed medical provider by telecommunication services to receive care and treatment when applicable.
You understand this is out of necessity, convenience and an abundance of caution which originated due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. This will continue until such a time that we are able or required to meet in person, or may continue depending on the circumstance. In-office visits may resume upon future recommended guidelines and services shall be rendered accordingly and respectively.
You understand that medical vitals are required with services and this is for your safety, qualification and continued therapy.
You understand that telecommunication treatment has potential benefits including but not limited to: easy and convenient access to care, more privacy with a provider from the comfort of your home, lower cost and faster scheduling.
You understand that telecommunication has been deemed effective in treating a wide range of ailments and provides many advantages; however, you understand there is no guarantee that all treatment for all individuals will be effective.
You understand that it is your obligation to notify the medical provider of your location at the beginning of each treatment session. If for some reason, you change locations during the session it is your obligation to notify the medical provider of the change in location.
You understand that it is your obligation to notify the medical provider of any other person(s) in the location (either on or off the phone/camera) who can hear or see the session. You understand that you are responsible to ensure privacy at your location. You will notify the medical provider at the onset of each session and you are aware that confidential information may be discussed.
You understand that it is your obligation to ensure that any virtual assistant or artificial intelligence device including but not limited to: Alexa, Echo, etc. should be disabled or should not be in the location where information can be heard.
You agree that you will not record through audio, video or any other device any session unless you have notified the medical provider and this is agreed upon by Balanced Life Care, LLC in writing prior to your appointment.
You understand there are potential risks to using telecommunication technology including but not limited to: interruptions, disconnections, unauthorized access and technical difficulties.
You understand some of these technological challenges include issues with software, hardware and internet connections which may result in interruption.
You understand that the medical provider is not responsible for any technological problems of which the medical provider has no control over. You further understand that the medical provider does not guarantee that technology will be available or work as expected.
You understand that you are responsible for information security on your device including but not limited to: a computer, tablet or phone and in your own location.
You understand that the medical provider or yourself (or if applicable a guardian or conservator) can discontinue the telecommunication consultation/visit if it is determined by either you or the medical provider that the telecommunication connection or confidentiality are not adequate for the situation.
You further agree by submission of your payment that you acknowledge:
Balanced Life Care is NOT an emergency service. In the event of an emergency you agree to use a phone to call 9-1-1 and/or another appropriate emergency contact.
You recognize the medical provider may need to notify emergency personnel in the event he/she feels there is a safety concern including but not limited to: a risk to yourself or another person or in the event the medical provider becomes concerned that immediate medical attention is needed.
Though the medical provider and yourself may be in virtual contact through telecommunication services or by an in-office visit, neither Balanced Life Care nor the medical provider offers any emergency medical or urgent healthcare services or advice. You understand should other medical services be desired or required, you will contact your primary care physician. If emergency services are needed you understand you should call 9-1-1.
Balanced Life Care’s EHR and/or phone/video conferencing systems: Kareo / Doximity, facilitates video conferencing and messaging technology. You understand that this technology platform is not itself a source of healthcare, medical advice or other care.
During any time the medical provider may not have access to all of your medical and treatment records. You fully understand and agree not to hold Balanced Life Care, any of its associates or any medical provider you are connected with through Balanced Life Care responsible for limited information. You understand full access to your medical history and/or previous or current treatment may not be available or accessible to the provider and you consent to move forward with treatment without fault or liability against Balanced Life Care, any of its associates or a connected medical provider.
To maintain confidentiality you will not share your telecommunication appointment information with anyone not authorized to attend the session.
You understand that the medical provider can discontinue the telecommunication services if those services do not appear to benefit you therapeutically or if they are believed to cause greater harm than good for any reason that will be explained to you. You understand there may or may not be other treatment alternatives available to you and you agree you may be eligible for a refund of the total purchase price minus the $120 consultation fee and a $29.99 administrative processing fee for care services.
Telecommunication appointments eliminate the need for traveling to an in-person office visit and the wait with other potentially ill or contagious customers. If you miss your scheduled consultation call from the medical provider keep your phone handy; the doctor will make a second attempt to contact you. If you miss both calls from the medical provider this will be considered a no-show and additional fees may be assessed. If you are using a mobile device be sure the silence feature for unrecognized numbers is disabled.
When you agree to a scheduled consultation date and time (through email correspondence sent, received and verified, by verbal acknowledgement during the scheduling process, via text message or any other medium) you accept and agree to the “No Show Fee” of $49.99 and consent to render payment on behalf of the missed consultation.
By submitting and/or authorizing your payment you certify that you have read, agree to and fully understand all of the information provided in these terms and conditions regarding telecommunication and in-office visits. You agree to the terms and conditions to initiate care with a medical provider, and you hereby give consent to the use of telecommunication or in-office visits and associated fees for all services applicable.
Shipping: $34.99 (where applicable):
Consultation cancellations and rescheduling must be done at least 24 hours before your scheduled consultation time.
Any scheduled consultation that results in a no-show or a late cancellation will be assessed a fee of $49.99 for the provider’s calendar block. A $29.99 fee will be assessed for failure to submit vitals and/or required documentation by the close of business (5pm PST) the evening before your scheduled consultation.
When you agree to a scheduled consultation date and time (through email correspondence sent, received and verified, by verbal acknowledgement during the scheduling process, via text message or any other medium) you accept and agree to the “No Show Fee” of $49.99 and consent to render payment on behalf of the missed consultation.
**All Program Purchases Are Non-Refundable.**
If you are unable to complete a pre-paid program due to circumstances out of your control (determined on a case-by-case basis by our administration) we may offer an extension, account credit or initiate a credit transfer to another person.
In situations where you are not approved by our medical providers to participate in a program due to medical reasons including but not limited to: restrictions, complications, concerns, etc. a refund will be provided for products paid for but not able to be prescribed. The provider’s consultation cost ($120 or min. $60 determined by program) will not be refunded but will be deducted from the total purchase amount.
Any third-party voucher purchases that are refunded after booking initial consultation will result in paying the standard a consultation fee of $120. The action of refunding a voucher also voids any discounted product price applied to the voucher deal.
For all products, services, consultations or other transactions canceled or delayed due to government order (i.e. COVID-19) account credits will be applied when it’s deemed appropriate to do so.
No refunds or account accommodations will be provided for completed services and/or products received.