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What happens when we collect your information?
Access to your information
To whom do we disclose your information?
To provide you with a quality health service we may disclose selected personal health information to others involved in your treatment and care such as:
We only disclose those details necessary for you to receive appropriate care from the health service concerned. Limited information (for billing or public health registers) must be disclosed by law to government bodies overseeing the provision of public health services (e.g. for billing purposes we are required to provide to Medicare Australia a Medicare number in connection with the type of medical service we provide to you)
Respecting your privacy
Concerns
We consider that patients attending this practice expect that information provided will be used only to assist in managing their health care. We also consider that patients would reasonably expect that selected personal health details will be disclosed to other health services directly involved in providing a health service to the individual. For example if a blood sample is taken we anticipate that the patient would reasonably expect that the pathology service provider will receive details clearly identifying who the sample was taken from (patient name, contact details, date of birth) and what tests the doctor is requesting to be conducted on the sample. If you are concerned about any related secondary use or disclosure of your personal health information you should speak to your doctor (or practice staff, if appropriate) about your concerns.
By signing consent to the use and disclosure of your personal information, you can assist the practice to ensure that necessary information is available to those involved in your health care when it is needed.
Health information means:
Information or an opinion about:
Health service means: