Privacy policy.
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully to understand how we protect your privacy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY
Thrive Natural Health understands that information about you and your health is personal. We are committed to safeguarding your health information and maintaining its confidentiality. We will create a personal record of the care and services you receive at Thrive Natural Health. This record is essential for providing you with quality care and complying with legal requirements.
WE ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO:
Keep your health information private.
Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.
Follow the terms of this notice.
WHO WILL FOLLOW THIS NOTICE:
This notice describes the practices of Thrive Natural Health and any authorized healthcare professionals involved in your care, including medical staff, departments, employees, volunteers, and personnel.
USE AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION:
Treatment - Your health information may be used by our staff or disclosed to other healthcare professionals for evaluating your health, diagnosing medical conditions, and providing treatment. For example, laboratory test results will be available in your medical record for professionals involved in your care.
Payment - Your health information may be used for activities related to billing and financial reporting.
Law Enforcement - We may disclose your health information to law enforcement agencies as required by law.
Public Health Reporting - Your health information may be disclosed to public health agencies as required by law, such as reporting certain diseases.
Special Situations - If you are a member of the armed forces, we may release your health information as required by military command authorities.
Lawsuits and Disputes - We may disclose your health information in response to legal processes or court orders.
Blood Testing - If a health care worker is exposed to your blood, necessary testing may be performed.
OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES REQUIRING AUTHORIZATION:
Any use or disclosure of your health information not covered above requires your specific written authorization.
OUR DUTIES:
Thrive Natural Health is required to maintain the privacy of your health information and provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.
YOUR RIGHTS:
You have the following rights under Australian privacy standards:
The right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your health information.
The right to receive confidential communications.
The right to inspect and copy your health information.
The right to amend or submit corrections to your health information.
The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information.
The right to receive a printed copy of this notice.
For more information about our privacy practices or to exercise your rights, please contact us at info@thrivenaturalhealth.com.au