The Student Wellness Centre (the "SWC") currently offers virtual care when requested. This means that if available we may use video and/or audio technologies for those patient visits. Some health concerns can be addressed with virtual care alone, but in some cases the Nurse Practitioner may ask you to visit a hospital or other health care facility if necessary, for a physical examination.
We do our best to make sure that any information you give to us during virtual care visits is private and secure, but no video or audio tools are ever completely secure. There is an increased security risk that your health information may be intercepted or disclosed to third parties when using video or audio communications tools.
Virtual treatment will involve arranging a mutually agreed upon appointment time when both you and the Nurse Practitioner can meet via the internet or phone. It can also involve the exchange of written information through password protected electronic means (in conjunction with the livestream sessions). The Nurse Practitioner providing virtual treatment to you will be on campus at the SWC. The Nurse Practitioner will be available for virtual treatment only during regular office hours.
If you are concerned about using video or audio tools for virtual care, you can ask the SWC to arrange an in person visit in the University of Regina Clinic (Paskwaw Tower rm 119).
To access virtual treatment, you will need a computer with reliable internet access and a webcam. Use a private computer/device (i.e., not an employer’s or third party’s computer/device), secure accounts and a secure Internet connection. For example, using a personal and encrypted email account is more secure than using an unencrypted email account, and your access to the Internet on your home network will generally be more secure than an open guest Wi-Fi connection. You will also need access to a telephone during sessions. Our virtual treatment service provider is Zoom for Healthcare. Further instructions for setting up your Zoom link with your Nurse Practitioner will be provided to you via email.
I understand the rights and risks of accessing and receiving virtual treatment services through internet or telephone technology, and agree as follows:
I hereby acknowledge that I have read, understand and have accepted all the above terms relevant to receiving virtual treatment from the Interim Health Clinic at the University of Regina, and I consent to receiving virtual treatment through video or audio communications.
* Name of client
Student # (if applicable)
* Yes, I Agree to the terms and conditions set out above