We may also disclose your health information to people preparing to conduct a research project, so long as the health information is not removed from us. Research: We may disclose your health information to researchers when their research has been approved by an institutional review board that has reviewed the research proposal and established protocols to ensure the privacy of your health information. Organ Procurement Organizations: Consistent with applicable law, we may disclose your health information to organ procurement organizations or other entities engaged in the procurement, banking, or transplantation of organs for the purpose of tissue donation and transplant. If we are unable to reach your family member or personal representative, then we may leave a message for them at the phone number that they have provided to us, e.g., on an answering machine.Ĭommunication with Family: We may disclose to a family member, other relative, close personal friend or any other person you identify, health information relevant to that person’s involvement in your care or payment related to your care.Īppointment Reminders / Health Benefits: We may contact you to provide appointment reminders or information about treatment alternatives or other health benefits that may be of interest to you.įuneral Directors and Coroners: We may disclose your health information to funeral directors, and to coroners or medical examiners, to carry out their duties consistent with applicable law. Notification: We may use or disclose information to assist in notifying a family member, personal representative, or another person responsible for your care, of your location, and general condition. We may disclose your health information to our business associates so they can perform the job we have asked them to do, once they have agreed in writing to safeguard your information. Examples include our accountants, consultants, and attorneys. This information will then be used in a continued effort to improve the quality and effectiveness of the services we provide.īusiness Associates: We may enter into contracts with persons or entities known as business associates that provide services to or perform functions on our behalf. For example, we may use information in your health record to assess the care and outcome in your case and others like it.
Health Care Operations: We will use your health information for our regular health care operations. The information on or accompanying the bill may include information that identifies you, as well as your diagnosis, procedures, and supplies used.
For example, a bill may be sent to you or your health plan. Payment: We will use your health information for payment. We will also provide your physician, or a subsequent healthcare provider, with copies of various reports that should assist him or her in treating you. Members of your healthcare team will then record the actions they took and their observations, so the physician will know how you are responding to treatment. Your orthodontist will document in your record his or her expectations of the members of your healthcare team. For example, information obtained by the orthodontist or other members of your healthcare team will be recorded in your record and used to determine the course of treatment that should work best for you. Treatment: We will use your health information for treatment. How We Will Use or Disclose Your Health Information This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how this office may use and disclose your information and the rights that you have regarding your health information. The confidentiality and privacy of your health information is also protected under both state and federal law.
We understand that the medical information that is recorded about you and your health is personal. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.Įach time you visit our office, we make a record of your visit in order to manage the care you receive. THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.
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