Purpose

Our practice collects personal and health information to provide you with safe and appropriate healthcare.

This notice explains why we collect your information and how it may be used.

Information We Collect

Personal Information may include:

• Name

• Date of birth

• Address

• Contact details

• Medicare number

• Emergency contact details

Health Information may include:

• Medical history

• Medications

• Allergies

• Immunisation history

• Test results

• Referrals

• Treatment information

How Information Is Collected

Information is collected directly from you where possible. We may also collect information from family members, carers, other healthcare providers, hospitals, pathology services, diagnostic services and government agencies such as Medicare.

Why We Collect Information

We collect personal and health information to:

• Provide medical treatment and care

• Manage appointments

• Communicate with you about your care

• Process billing and Medicare claims

• Meet legal and accreditation requirements

Disclosure of Information

Your information may be shared with healthcare providers involved in your care, such as specialists, hospitals, pathology providers, radiology services, allied health professionals and pharmacists.

Information may also be disclosed where required or authorised by law.

Access to Information

You may request access to your health information by contacting the practice. Administrative fees may apply for copies of records.

Further Information

More detailed information about how we manage personal information is available in our Privacy Policy.