Collection of Personal lnformation, Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and HRIP Act 2002 (NSW)
Dr Rodgers' medical practice collects information from you for the primary purpose of providing tailored quality health care. We require you to provide us with your personal details and a full medical history so that we may properly assist, diagnose and treat conditions and be proactive in your healthcare. We will also use the information you provide in the following ways:
- Administrative purposes in running Dr Rodgers' medical practice (including lT providers)
- Billing purposes, including compliance with Medicare and Health lnsurance Commission requirements
- Disclose to others involved in your health care, including treating doctors and specialists outside of Dr Rodgers' practice
- De-identified data analysis for the purpose of audit and researches
I am aware that personal information may be sent and received electronically by Dr Rodgers' practice and, whilst the utmost care is taken to ensure correct transmission of information, I understand this may not be 100% secure.
I have read the information above and the privacy policy and understand the reasons why my information must be collected. I understand I am not obliged to provide any information requested of me, but that my failure to do so may compromise the quality of health care and treatment given to me.
I am also aware of my right to access the information collected about me, except in circumstances where access might be legitimately withheld. I understand I will be given an explanation in these circumstances. I understand that if I request access to information about me, the practice will be entitled to charge fees for time spent and administrative costs, which may not be covered by a Medicare rebate.
I understand that if my information is used for any purpose other than the above, my further consent will be obtained.
I understand to the handling of my information by Dr Rodgers' practice for the purposes set out above, subject to any limitations on access or disclosure that I notify in writing to this practice.