Privacy Policy

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At Grand Medical Seaford, we respect the privacy of our patients and recognise the importance of keeping their personal information confidential and secure. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles outlined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Collection of Information

We collect personal and health information necessary for us to provide you with quality healthcare services. This may include your name, address, date of birth, contact details, Medicare number, health history, family health history, genetic information, and the details of your treating doctors and other health professionals.

Use and Disclosure

We use and disclose your personal and health information for the primary purpose of providing you with healthcare services, including administrative functions associated with these services, such as billing, liaising with government offices regarding Medicare entitlements and payments, and conducting quality improvement activities. We may disclose your personal information to other health service providers for the purpose of providing you with the best possible healthcare.

Storage and Security

We store all personal and health information securely. We take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. We have stringent protocols in place, including password protection, secure physical storage, and encryption.

Access and Correction

Under the Privacy Act, you have the right to access and correct your personal and health information. We encourage you to contact us if your details change or if the information we hold about you is inaccurate.

Complaints

If you have any complaints about how we handle your personal information or believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, please contact our Privacy Officer. We take all complaints seriously and will investigate your complaint and respond to you in writing.

Updates

This privacy policy is subject to change without prior notice. However, we will notify you of any changes by posting an updated version on our website. Please check our website regularly for any updates.