Privacy Policies of A Woman's Place
This document describes our current privacy practices. Maintaining our patients' trust and confidence is a high priority and our practice will adhere to the standards set forth in the Notice of Privacy Practices of A Woman's Place .
We keep strict guidelines to protect confidentiality. We use technology to manage and maintain information. We have many safeguards to secure patient information from unauthorized access. Only individuals having a legitimate need will be granted access to a patient's record. We do not disclose information to other companies, with the exception of those who do business with us. These companies have also contractually agreed to uphold our privacy regulations.
The personal information that we maintain on our patients is necessary to provide the best medical care possible . We collect this information from our patients either directly in person, by mail, telephonically, or by computer. We also receive information from other medical professionals and via insurance companies.
In the course of conducting our business, there are circumstances in which we may disclose to other parties information that we possess. This information is only released as permitted by law. Examples of to whom these disclosures are released to include: insurance companies, other physician offices, hospitals, and governmental authorities. Whenever we use non-affiliated businesses to assist us, we require them to maintain the confidentiality of personal information and abide by all privacy laws. We do not authorize these parties to use or disclose information for any purpose other than for the work they are performing on our behalf or as required by law. Should a valued patient relationship with our practice end, we will continue to limit any disclosures in accordance with our privacy policy.