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Telehealth Informed Consent Generator
Build a HIPAA-aware telehealth informed consent tailored to your solo practice. Capture platform, state of service, recording policy, and emergency protocols in a printable document.
Practice & Provider
Identify the practice delivering telehealth.
Client & Platform
Capture the client name, state of service, and video platform.
Emergency Plan
Describe the protocol for clients experiencing a crisis during or between sessions.
Additional notes (optional)
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Telehealth Informed Consent
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Open toolWhy a written telehealth consent matters
Telehealth has become a core part of modern therapy practice, but it also introduces unique risks: technology failures, cross-state licensure, and crisis response at a distance. A clear consent helps the client understand the format, the limits of confidentiality, and the emergency plan before the first session begins.
This generator assembles the standard sections — what telehealth is, the platform, the benefits and risks, privacy, emergency plan, and licensure — into a printable document you can store alongside the rest of your intake paperwork.
Use it for situations like
- Onboarding a new telehealth client before the first video session.
- Updating the consent after switching video platforms or moving states.
- Refreshing the consent annually for long-term telehealth clients.
- Documenting the emergency plan so clients know what to do in crisis.
FAQ
Questions therapists ask before using this calculator
When should a therapist send a telehealth consent to a client?
Send the consent before the first telehealth session so the client can review it, ask questions, and sign at intake. Review it again whenever the platform, the client's location, or the emergency plan changes.
What platform should I use for HIPAA-compliant telehealth?
Use a platform that signs a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) and provides end-to-end encryption. Common HIPAA-compliant options include EasyMindCare Telehealth, Doxy.me, VSee, and Zoom for Healthcare. Consumer-grade video apps typically do not meet HIPAA requirements.
Can I provide telehealth to a client in another state?
You must be licensed in the state where the client is physically located at the time of the session. Many states offer interstate compacts (PSYPACT for psychologists, ASWB for some social workers) that simplify multi-state practice, but verify your eligibility before serving clients across state lines.
What should a telehealth consent cover for emergencies?
It should spell out the protocol for crisis situations: dial 911, go to the nearest emergency room, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and notify the clinician at the next session. Telehealth is not appropriate for acute psychiatric emergencies, and the client should understand that.
Does this template count as legal advice?
No. This generator is a starting point to help solo therapists assemble the key sections. Have the final document reviewed by an attorney licensed in your state and confirm it aligns with the rules of your licensing board.