Agreements
Before proceeding, please review the following sections to ensure that you understand and agree with certain rules and regulations for using this digital tool.
1. Privacy & Confidentiality
You agree to not share the link to the Contraception Decision-making Tool with anyone. The laws protecting the confidentiality of your medical information also apply to this digital tool. The VA has instituted procedures and policies to protect your privacy and confidentiality. Everything you do while engaging with this digital tool is confidential. You will protect the confidentiality of any members you are aware of engaging with the digital tool by not sharing their names or any information you may be aware that they shared using the tool. If you violate this confidentiality, there will be consequences including potential loss of access to the digital tool.
You agree to not share the link to the Contraception Decision-making Tool with anyone. The laws protecting the confidentiality of your medical information also apply to this digital tool. The VA has instituted procedures and policies to protect your privacy and confidentiality. Everything you do while engaging with this digital tool is confidential. You will protect the confidentiality of any members you are aware of engaging with the digital tool by not sharing their names or any information you may be aware that they shared using the tool. If you violate this confidentiality, there will be consequences including potential loss of access to the digital tool.
2. Participation
Interacting with the Contraception Decision-making Tool is voluntary, and you have the right to withdraw from interacting with it at any time. Ceasing to use the digital tool will not affect your right to future care or risk the loss or withdrawal of any VA benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You will interact with the digital tool according to the expectations outlined by your counselor. If you are asked questions or if any of the subject matter contained in the digital tool makes you feel uncomfortable, you can decline answering and/or stop interacting with the digital tool.
Interacting with the Contraception Decision-making Tool is voluntary, and you have the right to withdraw from interacting with it at any time. Ceasing to use the digital tool will not affect your right to future care or risk the loss or withdrawal of any VA benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You will interact with the digital tool according to the expectations outlined by your counselor. If you are asked questions or if any of the subject matter contained in the digital tool makes you feel uncomfortable, you can decline answering and/or stop interacting with the digital tool.
3. Risks & Consequences
The VA does not record any personal information without prior approval. You will not audio- or video-record or photograph any interactions with the digital tool. If it is known that any member has audio- or video-recorded or photographed any interactions with the digital tool, then they will be disciplined according to relevant terms and agreements for violating confidentiality. They will then be referred for prosecution to the full extent of federal and local laws including applicable laws.
The VA does not record any personal information without prior approval. You will not audio- or video-record or photograph any interactions with the digital tool. If it is known that any member has audio- or video-recorded or photographed any interactions with the digital tool, then they will be disciplined according to relevant terms and agreements for violating confidentiality. They will then be referred for prosecution to the full extent of federal and local laws including applicable laws.
By proceeding, you agree to adhere to these rules and regulations and accept any consequences that may come from violating any of them.
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