Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: 10/22/2013
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
If you have any questions about this notice, please contact:
Linda Buckley, M.D.
Endocrinologists Specialists of South Florida
8700 N. KENDALL DR, #102, MIAMI, FL, 33176
Our Obligations
- Maintain the privacy of protected health information
- Give you this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices regarding health information about you
- Follow the terms of our notice that is currently in effect
How We May Use and Disclose Health Information
The following describes the ways we may use and disclose health information that identifies you (“Health Information”). Except for the purposes described below, we will use and disclose Health Information only with your written permission. You may revoke such permission at any time by writing to our practice Privacy Officer.
For Treatment
We may use and disclose Health Information for your treatment…
For Payment
We may use and disclose Health Information so that we or others may bill and receive payment…
For Health Care Operations
We may use and disclose Health Information for health care operations purposes…
Appointment Reminders, Treatment Alternatives and Health-Related Benefits and Services
We may use and disclose Health Information to contact you to remind you that you have an appointment…
Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your Care
When appropriate, we may share Health Information with a person who is involved in your medical care…
Research
Under certain circumstances, we may use and disclose Health Information for research…
Special Situations
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- As Required by Law: We will disclose Health Information when required to do so by law.
- To Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety: We may use and disclose Health Information to prevent a serious threat…
- Business Associates: We may disclose Health Information to our business associates…
Uses and Disclosures That Require Us to Give You an Opportunity to Agree or Object
Unless you object, we may disclose to a member of your family, a relative, a close friend…
Your Written Authorization is Required for Other Uses and Disclosures
- Uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information for marketing purposes
- Disclosures that constitute a sale of your Protected Health Information
- Disclosure of Psychotherapy Notes, except for certain treatment, payment or health care operations
Your Rights
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- Right to Inspect and Copy: You have a right to inspect and copy Health Information…
- Right to an Electronic Copy of Electronic Medical Records: You may request an electronic copy…
- Right to Get Notice of a Breach: You have the right to be notified…
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this notice and make the new notice apply to Health Information we already have…
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
To file a complaint with our office:
Ricardo Marcos
Endocrinologists Specialists of South Florida
8700 N. Kendall Dr, #102, Miami FL 33176