Name______

Gender: Male / Female / Other ______

Date of birth______Current age_____

Height_____ Weight____

Home street address______

City______Province______Postal code______

Home phone______Is it okay to leave message? Yes/No

Work phone______Is it okay to leave message? Yes/No

Mobile phone______Is it okay to leave message? Yes/No

E-mail______

Do you prefer appointment reminders by email _____ or phone _____?

Would you like to receive electronic newsletters? Yes/No

Referred by ______

OR

How did you hear about clinic ______

Family Doctor ______

Emergency contact name and telephone number ______

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL

ONLY BE RELEASED IF YOU AUTHORIZE US TO DO SO

MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND CONSENT TO TREATMENT

The following information is provided to enable our sharing of a common understanding of our rights and roles in this professional therapeutic relationship. Please read this agreement and sign at the end indicating that you have understood and agreed to the following.

§  Information revealed during counseling and discussion sessions is confidential. Exceptions to this confidentiality include disclosure by you regarding intention to harm yourself or others. Your record and the information within will not be disclosed to others unless you direct us to do so or unless the law authorizes or compels us to do so.

§  Each procedure and or treatment carries with it both benefits and risks. There may be additional or alternative treatments available. You are encouraged to ask questions if you would like additional information. Although your plan will be thoroughly researched and will be customized to your unique health status and your personal goals, no guarantees are expressed or implied regarding the outcomes of treatments or procedures.

§  Full payment with cash, cheque, visa or debit is due at the time of your visit. You are responsible for payment regardless of insurance coverage.

§  Cancellation Policy: Please note that we require a minimum of 24hrs notice to cancel or change an appointment. At the Practitioners discretion, a flat fee of $40.00 will be charged for missed appointments or appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice (exceptions will of course be made in unavoidable circumstances). This policy ensures Stouffville Natural Health Clinic runs smoothly and that patients booking appointments can receive treatment as soon as possible.

§  Your naturopathic doctor is not available on a 24-hour basis. If you have a serious health problem that requires immediate attention, call your other doctor(s), call 911 or have someone take you to the emergency room. If you notice adverse effect from one of the components of your health plan, discontinue it, call your doctor to inform her what has occurred.

§  Please let your naturopathic doctor know if you are being treated by other health care providers. It is your responsibility to disclose changes in your condition, symptoms, contact information or treatments between visits.

§  Physical examination, naturopathic manipulations, and massage may result in injury and does involve physical contact, which may be uncomfortable for some persons. If you are uncomfortable with physical contact please let your naturopathic doctor know so she can help you find an alternative that is more comfortable to you.

§  You are encouraged to ask questions on any health-related topic and to take an active role in your health care. Natural treatments may involve encouraging you to make changes to your diet and lifestyle that can help you attain your highest level of health.

The contact information, health history, and other information that I provided on my intake form are complete and accurate. I understand and agree to the information on this page. My questions, if any, were answered to my satisfaction.

______

SIGNATURE of patient or guardian Date

Health Concerns:

What are your chief health concerns? (in order of importance to you)

______

General state of Health: □ poor □ fair □ good □ very good □ excellent

Comments: ______

List any known allergies (including food, drugs, herbs, environment, etc.):

______

Are you currently working with a medical doctor? □ Yes □ No

State of diagnosis given by MD (if applicable): ______

List any medical treatments you are undergoing and/or medications you are currently taking, including dosage and duration of use:

______

Please indicate if you have or are currently working with other practitioners (e.g. chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapist, psychologist etc.). If in the past, please state when and duration of treatment.

______

Screening tests (include year of test and results):

______

Immunizations (include date and it you experienced any adverse effects from them)

______

Sleep patterns (include usual time of sleep and wake, daytime naps, and any difficulties in falling or staying asleep)

______

What do you feel is your weakest organ system and why?

______

Do you exercise? □ Yes □ No

If yes, include type, frequency and duration

______

What is your Weight? ______Max. Weight: ____ Min. Weight: _____

Have you lost weight lately? □ Yes □ No If yes, how many pounds _____

List daily intake of supplements (vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc.)

______

Typical diet:

Breakfast: ______

Snack: ______

Lunch: ______

Snack: ______

Dinner: ______

List all dietary restrictions: ______

Indicate which of the following you have or may have had in the past.

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□ abscess

□ abortion

□ alcoholism

□ anemia

□ anxiety

□ arthritis

□ asthma

□ bronchitis

□ cancer

□ cold sores

□ constipation

□ depression

□ diabetes

□ diarrhea

□ eczema

□ emphysema

□ epilepsy

□ fibrocystic breast

disease

□ frequent colds

□ gallstones

□ genital herpes

□ genital warts

□ gonorrhea

□ gout

□ hay fever

□ headaches

□ heart disease

□ high blood pressure

□ HIV

□ hypoglycemia

□ Influenza

□ kidney disease

□ leukemia

□ low blood pressure

□ malaria

□ menstrual cramps

□ miscarriage

□ mono

□ MS

□ mumps

□ parasites

□ PCOS

□ peritonitis

□ pelvic inflammatory

Disease

□ pleurisy

□ pneumonia

□ PMS

□ prostatitis

□ psoriasis

□ rheumatic fever

□ rubella

□ scarlet fever

□ skin diseases

□ sinusitis

□ stroke

□ strept throat

□ substance abuse

□ syphilis

□ tonsillitis

□ tuberculosis

□ warts

□ whooping cough

□ worms

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Indicate whether you have been or are exposed/use the following (and if so, how much)

Tobacco smoke ______

Coffee ______

Tea ______

Pop ______

Alcohol ______

Recreational Drugs ______

Chemicals ______

Indicate below any health conditions that have afflicted members of your family:

Relative / Age if alive / Age at Death / Health Conditions
Mother
Father
Brothers
Sisters
Children
Maternal
Grandmother
Maternal
Grandfather
Paternal
Grandmother
Paternal
Grandfather


CONTEXT OF CARE

1. Why did you choose to come to this clinic?

What do you know about our approach?

2. What three expectations do you have from this visit to our clinic?

1.

2.

3.

What long-term expectations do you have from working with our clinic?

What expectations do you have of me personally as your physician?

3. What is your present level of commitment to address any underlying causes of your signs and symptoms that relate to your lifestyle? (Rate from 0 to 10, 10 being 100% committed)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4. a) What behaviors or lifestyle habits do you currently engage in regularly that you believe support your health? (please list)

b) What behaviors or lifestyle habits do you currently engage in regularly that you believe are self-destructive lifestyle habits: (please list)

5. What potential obstacles do you foresee in addressing the lifestyle factors which are undermining your health and in adhering to the therapeutic protocols which we will be sharing with you?

6. Who do you know that will sincerely support you consistently with the beneficial lifestyle changes you will be making?

7. What do you LOVE to do?

37 Sandiford Dr. Suite 209, Stouffville ON L4A 7X5 (905) 642-8555