COVID-19 Patient Consent Form

*Patient Name:

*Patient E-mail:

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I understand the novel coronavirus causes the disease known as COVID-19. I understand the novel coronavirus virus has a long incubation period during which carriers of the virus may not show symptoms and still be contagious.

I understand that due to the frequency of visits of other dental patients, the characteristics of the novel coronavirus, and the characteristics of dental procedures, that I have an elevated risk of contracting the novel coronavirus simply by being in a dental office.

I consent to having my temperature taken upon arrival to my scheduled appointment. If my recorded temperature is higher than 38C, my appointment will be rescheduled.

For Patients Over 18 - I confirm that I am not presenting any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 identified by Alberta Health Services:

• Fever > 38°C
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath
• Runny nose

For Patients Under 18 - I confirm that I am not presenting any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 identified by Alberta Health Services:

• Fever > 38°C
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath

I confirm I know that there are categories of people who are considered to be high risk. I understand the high-risk category factors are being 65 years of age or older, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, diabetes or any auto-immune disorder.

OR

I fall into the following high-risk category and my dentist and I have discussed the risks, and I consent to proceed with treatment.

I confirm to my knowledge that I am not currently positive for the novel coronavirus.

I confirm I am not waiting for results of a laboratory test for the novel coronavirus

I confirm that I understand that if I have to quarantine or have tested positive for COVID-19 I cannot enter a healthcare facility for 10 days or until my symptoms have resolved, whichever is longer.

Travel During the Pandemic

I verify that I have not returned to Alberta from any country outside of Canada whether by car, air, bus or train in the past 14 days.

I understand that any travel from any country outside of Canada, including travel by car, air, bus or train, significantly increases my risk of contracting and transmitting the novel coronavirus. Alberta Health Services require self-isolation for 14 days from the date a person has returned to Canada.

I confirm that I am not a participant in the International Border Pilot Testing Program.

OR, I have participated in the International Border Testing Program and understand I am not permitted to enter a healthcare facility for 14 days after return from travel.

I understand that Alberta Health Services has asked individuals to maintain physical distancing of at least 2 metres (6 feet) and it is not possible to maintain this distance and receive dental treatment.

I verify that I have not been identified as a contact of someone who has tested positive for novel coronavirus or been asked to self-isolate by Alberta Health, the Communicable Disease Control or any other governmental health agency.
Or
I verify that I am a healthcare worker who has worn appropriate PPE.

LIST of DENTAL TREATMENT

By signing below, I verify the information I have provided on this form is truthful and accurate. I knowingly and willingly consent to have the above listed dental treatment completed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SIGNATURE OF PATIENT

Printed Name

Date Signed