Treatment Services
We may use or provide your health information to all of our staff members, other dentists, your physicians, and/or other healthcare providers taking care of you. We may also provide mail, phone or electronic contacts as appointment reminders, recommendations of treatment alternatives, information about other health services and/or other office services.
Payment and Operations
We may provide your health information as required to allow for payment for services and participation in quality assurance, disease management, training, licensing, and certification programs.
Marketing
We will not use your health information for marketing purposes without your written consent.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your health information when required by law.
Threat to Health and Safety
If abuse or neglect is reasonably suspected, we may disclose your health information to the appropriate governmental authorities.
National Security
When required, we may disclose military personnel with health information to the Armed Forces. Information may be given to authorized federal official when required for intelligence and national security activities.
Family Members, Friends, and Others Involved in Care
At your request, we may disclose your health information to a family member or other person if necessary to assist with your treatment and/or payment for services. Based on our judgment and as per 164.522(a) of HIPAA we may disclose your information to these persons in the event of an emergency situation. We also may make information available so that another person may pick up filled prescriptions, medical supplies, records, or x-rays for you. Your information may be disclosed to assist in notifying a family member, care-giver, or personal representative of your location or condition.
Patient Rights
You have the right to see your information and receive copies of your records under most circumstances. Your request must be in writing addressed to the contact officer. You may be charged for the cost of making copies including the actual copies and staff time. Postage will be added if copies are requested to be mailed. A summary of your health information can also be requested for a fee.
You may request a listing of any situations where we or our business associates disclosed your health information for purposes other than treatment, payment, or other activities for the last six years. You may be charged for costs associated with our response.
You may request that we observe additional restrictions on the disclosure of your information. We are not required to agree to these restrictions, but we may do so (except in case of an emergency).
If you believe that changes should be made to your health information, you must request this in writing. You must provide an explanation as to why changes should be made. Even with your request, changes may be refused under certain circumstances.
If you would like to receive your health information in an alternate format or at a specified location you must make your request in writing.