Rovymi provides this Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights to every patient, wherever they live. The wording of sections A through E follows Florida Statutes § 501.0575.
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A. Warning
WARNING: Rapid weight loss may cause serious health problems. Rapid weight loss is weight loss of more than 1½ pounds to 2 pounds per week or weight loss of more than 1 percent of body weight per week after the second week of participation in a weight-loss program.
B. Consult your personal physician
Consult your personal physician before starting any weight-loss program.
C. Permanent lifestyle changes
Only permanent lifestyle changes, such as making healthful food choices and increasing physical activity, promote long-term weight loss.
D. Qualifications of this provider
Qualifications of this provider are available upon request. To request the qualifications of the Clinicians who review and oversee your treatment, email care@rovymi.com, or see our Medical Team page, where each Clinician's license can be verified in the federal NPI registry.
E. You have a right to
- Ask questions about the potential health risks of this program and its nutritional content, psychological support, and educational components.
- Receive an itemized statement of the actual or estimated price of the weight-loss program, including extra products, services, supplements, examinations, and laboratory tests.
- Know the actual or estimated duration of the program.
- Know the name, address, and qualifications of the dietitian or nutritionist who has reviewed and approved the weight-loss program, where applicable.
F. Additional rights at Rovymi
- Be treated with respect and without discrimination.
- Know who is caring for you, and verify every Clinician's license.
- Receive clear information about your medication, including that compounded medications are not FDA-approved, before you agree to treatment.
- Refuse or stop treatment at any time.
- Get a copy of your medical records and request corrections.
- Have your health information kept private, as described in our HIPAA Notice.
- Raise a concern with us at care@rovymi.com or with your state medical board, without retaliation.
Printable copy
Email care@rovymi.com for a printable copy. This bill of rights is in addition to any other consumer protections that apply in your state.