Matthew H. Kopera, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon · Board Certified General Consent of Treatment

PATIENT NAME: ______DATE OF BIRTH: ____ Please read and initial each section below.

1. Consent: I request and authorize medical and surgical treatment as may be deemed necessary and appropriate by the physician and his designees and assistants participating in my care. The care may include diagnostic, radiology, laboratory procedures, anesthesia, therapeutic procedures, drugs, and hospital care. I understand if a surgical procedure is preformed I will sign a separate informed consent. ______Patient initials

2. Payment and Financial Responsibility: I assign and authorize payment from my insurance company directly to Matthew Kopera M.D., for any and all services rendered. I agree to pay in a timely manner any charges not covered by my insurance company. I understand that it is my primary responsibility to pay Matthew Kopera M.D. all charges for services rendered irrespective of any disputes or disagreements between myself and the insurance companies. I also understand that co-pays and balances are due at the time of service. If a referral is required to be seen in this office by my insurance company, it is my sole responsibility to obtain the correct documentation from my primary care physician. ______Patient initials

3. No Guarantees: I am aware that the practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science and I acknowledge that no guarantees or promised have been made to me as to the results of care and treatment which I have hereby authorized. ______Patient initials

4. Valuables: I release the practice of Matthew Kopera M.D. from responsibility for all personal articles which I have with me during the time I am a patient in his office. I understand that the practice is not responsible for clothing, eye glasses, jewelry, money, or other personal articles of value kept in my possession while a patient at this practice. ______Patient initials

5. Medication Authorization: I authorize Matthew Kopera M.D. and his staff to access my medication record from my insurance company over the last 13 months to provide the most current and up to date records. ______Patient initials

6. Consent to call: I consent to receive calls from Matthew Kopera M.D. for my protected healthcare and other services at the phone number(s) I have listed on my registration form, including my wireless number provided. I understand I may be charged for such calls by my wireless carrier and that such calls may be generated by an automated dialing system. ______Patient initials

7. Office Policies and Procedures: I acknowledge the receipt of the office policies and procedures. I have read, understand, and agree to the Office Policies and Procedures. ______Patient initials

I have read this form, or it has been read to me and I am satisfied that I understand its contents. I further understand that this consent will be deemed continuing and I am free to withdraw my consent at any time. Matthew H. Kopera, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon · Board Certified I understand that to withdraw my consent I must provide the practice with a signed written letter informing them of such withdraw.

Signature:______Date:______Relation:______