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It is the policy of this Practice to provide quality
healthcare services to all patients. Protecting the
personal privacy and confidentiality of patients and their
records is a very important part of our service to the
community. Staff members are instructed to regard this
policy as their primary job responsibility.
In 1966 the Federal Government enacted legislation
known as HIPAA, the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act. In Privacy Rule
provisions of this legislation, Federal Government
expanded patient rights and data confidentiality. An
individual has legal rights that apply to use and
disclosure of his/her Personal Health Information
(PHI).
As a patient treated by this facility you have the
right to....
- receive a detailed copy of the Notice of Privacy
Practices
- consent to and/or authorize use of your health
information
- request restrictions on who can see or use your
health information
- receive information from the practice in a
confidential way
- review, copy and/or request to change your health
information
- request a report of who has been given any of your
health information
If you observe or experience any privacy violation, you
have the right to file a complaint with the physician in
charge of this office or with the Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS).
A brochure with more information is available at the
office.
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