Privacy Notice
THE FOLLOWING NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION MAY BE USED, DISCLOSED AND OBTAINED.
Your confidential healthcare information may be released to other healthcare professionals within the group for the purpose of providing treatment.
Your healthcare information may be released to your insurance provider for the purpose of billing for services rendered to you.
Your healthcare information may be released to public or law enforcement officials in the event of an investigation in which you are a victim of abuse, crime or violence.
Your healthcare information may be released to other healthcare providers in the event you need emergency care.
Your healthcare information may be released to a public health organization or federal organization in the event of a communicable disease; to report a defective device or untoward event to a biological product (food or medication).
Your confidential healthcare information may not be released for any other purpose than what is identified in this notice.
Your confidential healthcare information may be released only after receiving written authorization from you. You may revoke your permission to release confidential healthcare information at any time.
You may be contacted by Orthopaedic Specialists of North County to remind you of any appointments, healthcare treatment options or other health services that may be of interest to you.
You have the right to restrict the use of your confidential healthcare information. However, Orthopaedic Specialists of North County may choose to refuse your restriction if it is in conflict of providing you with quality healthcare or in the event of an emergency situation.
You have the right to receive confidential communication about your health status.
You have the right to review and photocopy any/all portions of your healthcare information.
You have the right to make changes to your healthcare information.
You have the right to know who has accessed your confidential healthcare information and for what purpose.
You have the right to possess a copy of this Privacy Notice upon request.
Orthopaedic Specialists of North County is required by law to protect the privacy of its patients.
Orthopaedic Specialists of North County will abide by the terms of this notice. The center reserves the right to make changes to this notice and continue to maintain the confidentiality of all healthcare information.
You have the right to complain to Orthopaedic Specialists of North County if you believe your rights to privacy have been violated. If you feel your privacy rights have been violated, please mail your complaint to:
ATTN: Frank J Martelli, RRT, MBA
Orthopaedic Specialists of North County, Inc.
3905 Waring Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92056