Collection, Use and Disclosure of your Information
In order for us to provide the best possible care that is accurate and appropriate…
- we need information about your medical history – we collect this from you, and other sources with your consent
- sometimes we may receive further information from other sources, such as your GP – when we do we will, whenever possible, make sure you know we have received this information
- all members of our medical team require full knowledge of your health information
- sometimes we have to share your health information with other health care providers in order to ensure quality and continuity of care
For billing and medical rebate purposes…
- we have to share some of your health information with Medicare and your private health fund
For other purposes…
- the doctors and nurses at BIVF are members of various medical and professional bodies, including medical defence organisations, and
- sometimes they need to disclose your health information for medical defence purposes
sometimes a medical practitioner is legally bound to disclose patient’s personal information – an example of this is the mandatory reporting of communicable diseases
It is necessary for us to keep your health information after your final attendance at this practice for as long as is required by law or is prudent regarding administrative requirements.
Access - Your Rights
You have a right to access your health information and / or ask for a copy of the information in part or full. You are not required to give reasons for your request, but you may be asked to clarify the scope of your request. The material over which the doctor has copyright might have conditions that prevent further copying or publication without the doctor’s permission. If you find that the information held about you is inaccurate or incomplete you can have that information amended. Your health information held by this practice will be made available to another health service provider if they request it.