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Privacy Policy
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE DISCLOSED
AND HOW YOU MAY GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.
Radiological Group, PA is required by law to maintain the privacy
of protected health information and to provide you with this Notice
of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to protected
health information. Radiological Group, PA is required by law to
abide by the terms of this Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected
Health Information. A copy of this is available upon request.
Your Medical Information Will Be Used and Disclosed:
We will use your medical information as part of rendering patient
care. For example, your medical information may be used by the health
care professional treating you, by the business office to process
your payment for the services rendered and by administrative personnel
reviewing the quality and appropriateness of the care you receive.
We may also use and /or disclose your information in accordance
with federal and state laws for the following purposes:
We may contact you to provide appointment reminders or information
about treatment alternatives or other health-related benefits
and services that may be of interest to you. A message will be
left unless otherise noted by you the patient.
We may disclose medical information when required by the United
States Department of Health and Human Services as part of an investigation
or determination to or the clinic's compliance with relevant laws.
We may disclose to family members, other relatives or close personal
friends the medical information directly relevant to such person's
involvement with your care unless otherwise noted in writing by
the patient.
We may use or disclose you medical information to notify a family
member, a personal representative or another person responsible
for your care of your location, general condition or death unless
otherwise noted in writing by the patient.
We may disclose your medical information to a health oversight
agency for oversight activities authorized by law, including audits,
investigations, inspections, licensures or disciplinary actions,
administrative and/or legal proceedings.
We may disclose your medical information in the course of judicial
or administrative proceedings.
We may disclose your medical information for law enforcement purposes
or other specialized governmental functions.
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