Patient Agreement for full session attendance

Purpose of This Agreement

This agreement establishes a mutual understanding between the patient and Sway Health (“the Clinic”) regarding the expectation that all scheduled psychiatric sessions will be attended in full. Completing each session from start to finish is essential for safe, effective, and evidence-based psychiatric care.

Patient Acknowledgments and Commitments

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

Full Session Attendance Required. I agree to attend each scheduled psychiatric session in its entirety, from the scheduled start time through the conclusion of the session as determined by my treating clinician. I understand that I will not leave the session prior to its completion unless there is a medical emergency.
Clinical Rationale. I understand that psychiatric sessions are structured to allow for comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, medication management, safety evaluation, and therapeutic intervention. Leaving a session early may compromise the quality and safety of my care and may prevent my clinician from completing clinically necessary evaluations.
Communication of Concerns. If I am experiencing distress, discomfort, or have concerns during a session, I agree to communicate these concerns directly to my clinician rather than leaving the session prematurely. My treatment team is committed to addressing my concerns in a supportive and respectful manner.
Consequences of Non-Adherence. I understand that leaving a scheduled psychiatric session before its completion without the agreement of my treating clinician constitutes a breach of this agreement. In the event of such a breach:

– The incident will be documented in my medical record.
– Repeated or persistent breaches of this agreement may result in discharge from the Clinic, as continued non-adherence undermines the ability of the treatment team to provide safe and effective care.
Discharge Process. In the event that I am discharged from the Clinic due to breach of this agreement, the Clinic will:

– Provide written notice of discharge.
– Continue to provide emergency care and prescriptions for a reasonable transition period (typically 30 days) to allow me to establish care with another provider.
– Provide referrals to alternative treatment providers upon request.
Voluntary Participation. I understand that my participation in treatment at this Clinic is voluntary. I have the right to withdraw from treatment at any time. However, I understand that choosing to remain a patient at this Clinic requires adherence to this agreement.

Patient Acknowledgments and Commitments

The Clinic agrees to the following:

Sessions will begin at the scheduled time whenever possible, and the Clinic will make reasonable efforts to minimize delays.
Clinicians will maintain a respectful, safe, and therapeutic environment during all sessions.
Clinicians will address patient concerns raised during sessions in a timely and compassionate manner.
Before any discharge decision is made, the Clinic will review the circumstances and consider any mitigating factors.