Telehealth refers to the delivery of health care services using interactive audio-video technology that permits real-time communication between the patient and the healthcare provider. At Fitness Fuel Wellness, all consultations are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant video platforms.
Telehealth is not a substitute for in-person care in all circumstances. Carlo Pepia will determine whether telehealth is clinically appropriate for your situation at the time of your consultation.
Your consultation will take place over a secure video call, typically 30 minutes in duration. You will receive a link via email after booking. You are responsible for ensuring you have a reliable internet connection, a compatible device, and a private location for your appointment.
Telehealth services offer convenience and accessibility, but there are inherent limitations you should understand:
Participation in telehealth services is entirely voluntary. You have the right to:
Withdrawing consent does not affect any care you have already received.
Before your appointment, please have the address of the nearest emergency room or urgent care facility available. If you experience a medical emergency during your session, Carlo will direct you to call 911 immediately. Fitness Fuel Wellness is not equipped to dispatch emergency services on your behalf.
Your health information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Please review our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for full details on how your information is used, stored, and protected.
Sessions are not recorded without your explicit written consent. You are also prohibited from recording sessions without Carlo's consent.
In addition to this general telehealth consent, patients receiving the following services will be asked to sign additional treatment-specific consent forms as part of the intake process:
These forms will be sent to you via the Optimantra patient portal immediately after booking. Your appointment will not be confirmed until all required forms are completed.
Carlo Pepia, ACNP-BC is a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, currently practicing at NYU Medical Center and licensed in New York State. He is authorized to provide telehealth services and prescribe medications within his scope of practice under New York State law.
If you have questions about this consent or the telehealth process, contact the practice before your appointment at the contact page. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights at hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint.
By booking an appointment with Fitness Fuel Wellness, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consent to the terms of this Telehealth Informed Consent. You confirm that you are physically located in New York State and are 18 years of age or older.
Consent is documented at the time of booking and stored in your patient record per New York State telehealth documentation requirements.