Your Privacy Is Our Commitment

Privacy and Confidentiality

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Your health information is treated with respect and your privacy is protected. Access to your personal health information is available only to those: who need to know, who are involved in your healthcare, and who have received your consent. When your personal health information is collected, the privacy and confidentiality of the information is protected.

Authorized healthcare providers may include:

• Physicians
• Specialists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Registered Nurses
• Social Worker
• Pharmacist
• Registered Dietitian

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Electronic Health Records

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Client health information may be maintained in electronic health records that are password and firewall protected. The software only allows health professionals identified as involved in your health care to have access to your information.

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Legislation

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Apple Hills Medical Associates complies with the Health Information Protection Act (November 2004), comprised of both the Personal Health Information Protection Act (2004) and the Quality of Care Information Protection Act (2004).