At Whitestone Hospital Erectile Dysfunction, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of our patients’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information obtained through our clinic’s services and website.
Information Collection and Use
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information from patients, including but not limited to names, contact details, medical history, and insurance information. This information is necessary to provide quality healthcare services and ensure continuity of care.
- Health Information: We may collect health information, including symptoms, diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication history, to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Website Usage: When individuals visit our website, we may collect non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited. This information helps us analyze trends, improve website functionality, and enhance user experience.
Information Protection and Security
- Data Security: We employ industry-standard security measures to protect personal and health information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Confidentiality: Our staff are trained to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols and access personal information only on a need-to-know basis.
- Electronic Health Records (EHR): Patient information stored in our electronic health records system is encrypted and accessible only to authorized personnel.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
- Treatment Purposes: Patient information may be shared among healthcare providers within our clinic for treatment, consultation, and coordination of care.
- Third Parties: We may disclose personal information to third-party service providers, such as insurance companies and laboratories, for purposes of billing, claims processing, and diagnostic testing.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information when required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
Patient Rights
- Access and Correction: Patients have the right to access their personal health information and request corrections or amendments as necessary.
- Opt-Out: Patients may opt out of receiving marketing communications or withdraw consent for certain uses of their personal information.
- Data Retention: We retain patient information for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage individuals to review the policy periodically for updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
By using our clinic’s services or accessing our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Policy.