COVID-19 Patient Consent Form

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

• Fever > 38°C
• New cough or worsening chronic cough
• Sore throat or painful swallowing
• New or worsening shortness of breath
• Runny Nose (over 18 only)

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 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 that was ordered due to contact tracing or because I had identified risk factors.

Please note: Any individual who has gone in for testing on their own volition as an asymptomatic individual does not need to indicate that.

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 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.

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