Use and Disclosure of Your Personal Health Information (PHI)
Your PHI will not be used or disclosed for any purpose not listed below, without your specific written authorization. You must give written authorization to disclose your health information to anyone for any reason you want. Any specific written authorization you provide may be revoked at any time by your written request.
· Health Care Provider - PHI may be used and disclosed to your therapist who is also treating you.
· As Law Requires - Your PHI may be used and disclosed to any person required by federal, state, or local laws to have lawful access to your treatment program.
· Appointment Reminders - You may be contacted by phone or email for an appointment reminder. If contact is by phone, a recorded message may be left on your answering machine.
· Therapist Cancellation – If for some reason an appointment must be cancelled, you will be contacted by phone or email. If contact is by phone, a recorded message may be left on your answering machine/voicemail.
· Event of an Emergency - Your PHI may be disclosed to a family member, a person responsible for your care, or your personal representative in the event of an emergency. If you are present in such a case, you will be given an opportunity to object. If you object or are not present or are incapable of responding, your PHI will be used or disclosed in your best interest at that time. In so doing, only the aspects of your PHI that are necessary for response to the emergency will be used or disclosed.