INTRODUCTION

At Dr. Skin Clinic, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal and medical information. This Patient Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. Please review this policy carefully.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and other identifying information.
2. Medical Information: Medical history, treatment records, medications, test results, and other health-related information.
3. Payment Information: Credit card details, insurance information, billing address, and other payment-related information.
4. Electronic Information: Credit card details, insurance information, billing address, and other payment-related information.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information for the following purposes:

1. Treatment: To provide you with medical care and services.
2. Payment: To process billing and payment for services rendered.
3. Healthcare Operations: To improve our services, conduct quality assessments, and for training purposes.
4. Communication: To communicate with you regarding appointments, treatment options, and other relevant information.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may disclose your information for the following purposes:

1. With Your Consent: We will share your information with third parties when you provide explicit consent.
2. For Treatment: With other healthcare providers involved in your care.
3. For Payment: With insurance companies and other entities involved in billing and payment.
4. As Required By Law: When disclosure is mandated by legal or regulatory requirements.
5. Public Health And Safety: To prevent or control disease, injury, or disability, and to report vital events such as births or deaths.

PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION

We implement a variety of security measures to ensure the safety of your personal and medical information, including:

1. Physical Safeguard: Secure areas for storing medical records and limited access to authorized personnel.
2. Technical Safeguards: Use of encryption, secure servers, and firewall protections.
3. Administrative Safeguard: Staff training on privacy policies and procedures, and regular audits of our privacy practices.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the following rights regarding your medical information:

1. Access: You can request copies of your medical records.
2. Ammendment: You can request corrections to your medical records if you believe they contain errors.
3. Restriction: You can request restrictions on how your information is used or disclosed
4. Confidential Communication: You can request that we communicate with you through specific means or at specific locations.
5. Accounting of Disclosure: You can request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your medical information.

YOUR RIGHTS

We may update this Patient Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and will be effective immediately upon posting.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Patient Privacy Policy or our privacy practices. Please contact us

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By receiving medical services at Dr. Skin Clinic, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Patient Privacy Policy.

This policy ensures that patients are informed about their privacy rights and how their information is handled, fostering trust and transparency between Dr. Skin Clinic and its patients.