Privacy Statement for North Road Medical Pty Ltd
North Road Medical abides by a very strict Privacy Policy. As a service for the doctors we support we maintain the security of their patients’ personal health information at all times and ensure that this information is only released with your express written consent or where it is required by law.
With regards to visiting our website our internet service provider will track your visit for statistical purposes, but no personal information is collected whilst you are on line.
Management of your Personal Health Information:
Your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised persons which may include staff and the doctors we support.
We abide by the ten National Privacy Principles available at http://www.privacy.gov.au/health/index.html
The staff of this practice are committed to assisting your doctor in giving you, quality care and service. We protect your privacy and treat all patient information including health and financial details as private and confidential.
We have developed and documented a privacy policy according to current privacy laws. Staff of this practice abide by this privacy policy and understand that a policy breach is grounds for reprimed and ““`dismissal.
Our Privacy Policy states:
- What type of personal information we collect
- Purpose of collecting your personal information
- How we collect and store information
- How we use, protect and disclose information
- That we need your consent to collect your information
- That you have the right to access your information
- How to access your personal information
- That you may discuss any concerns you have about how we handle your information
- How you can make a complaint about a possible privacy breach.
If you would like any more information about privacy, or how to access your health record, please ask your doctor or see reception.
We have a comprehensive privacy policy available to all patients: Click here to read our Privacy Policy.