Medical Consent Form

ZIVOLABS

Effective Date: April 10, 2026

1. Purpose of This Document

This Medical Consent Form explains the nature of the ZIVOLABS weight management program, the risks and benefits of GLP-1 medication therapy, and your rights as a patient. By proceeding with our health assessment, you confirm you have read and understood this document.

2. Nature of Treatment

The ZIVOLABS program involves doctor-supervised GLP-1 receptor agonist medication therapy for weight management. GLP-1 medications are prescription-only Schedule H drugs, prescribed only by licensed doctors after clinical assessment.

All consultations are conducted via telemedicine in compliance with the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020.

3. Benefits of Treatment

•        Average 15-17% reduction in body weight in clinical trials (STEP-1, NEJM 2021)

•        Significant reduction in appetite and food cravings

•        Improved blood sugar control in patients with Type 2 diabetes

•        Potential improvement in metabolic health markers

•        Doctor supervision throughout treatment

4. Risks & Side Effects

Common side effects (usually mild and temporary):

•        Nausea

•        Vomiting

•        Diarrhoea or constipation

•        Reduced appetite

•        Fatigue in first 1-2 weeks

Less common side effects:

•        Abdominal pain

•        Headache

•        Dizziness

•        Injection site reactions

Serious side effects (seek emergency care immediately):

•        Severe persistent abdominal pain (possible pancreatitis)

•        Signs of allergic reaction (rash, difficulty breathing, swelling)

•        Severe vomiting preventing fluid intake

•        Vision changes

Contraindications (you must not take this medication if you have):

•        Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)

•        Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)

•        Active pancreatitis

•        Pregnancy or breastfeeding

•        Severe kidney or liver disease

•        Known allergy to GLP-1 medications

5. Patient Rights

•        Right to refuse treatment at any time without penalty

•        Right to ask your doctor any questions about your treatment

•        Right to request a second medical opinion

•        Right to access your medical records

•        Right to withdraw consent and discontinue treatment at any time

•        Right to be treated with dignity and respect

•        Right to privacy and confidentiality of your health information

6. Patient Responsibilities

•        Provide complete and accurate health history

•        Disclose all current medications and supplements

•        Report side effects to your doctor promptly

•        Store medication correctly (2-8°C refrigeration)

•        Attend all scheduled consultations

•        Complete monthly check-in forms

•        Seek emergency care for serious adverse events

7. Consent Declaration

By completing the ZIVOLABS health assessment and making payment, you confirm:

•        You have read and understood this Medical Consent Form

•        You consent to a telemedicine consultation with a licensed doctor

•        You consent to your health information being shared with our licensed medical partners

•        You understand the risks and benefits of GLP-1 medication therapy

•        You understand that a prescription is not guaranteed

•        You are above 18 years of age

•        You are a resident of India


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