Privacy Policy for Journey Chiropractic
Effective Date: 11/30/2024
At Journey Chiropractic, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal and medical information is protected. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your information, as well as your rights regarding your personal and medical data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and medical information in the course of providing healthcare services to you. This may include:
Personal Information: Name, contact details (address, phone number, email), date of birth, gender, and insurance information.
Medical Information: Health history, current health conditions, medications, allergies, treatments, test results, diagnoses, and other medical information relevant to your care.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal and medical information is used for the following purposes:
To provide medical treatment and care.
To communicate with other healthcare professionals (e.g., family doctor, referring doctor) as necessary for coordination of care.
To manage appointments, billing, and insurance claims.
To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Your Family Doctor and/or Referring Doctor: In order to coordinate your care and provide effective treatment, we may communicate with your family doctor or referring physician as deemed necessary.
With Healthcare Providers and Specialists: In some cases, we may need to consult with other medical professionals, laboratories, or specialists to ensure your care is appropriate and complete.
As Required by Law: We may disclose your personal and medical information when required to do so by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
We will not disclose your personal or medical information to any third parties without your prior consent, except as described above.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access and request copies of your personal and medical information that we hold.
Request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal and medical information.
Withdraw your consent for the disclosure of your information to third parties, except where such disclosure is necessary for your treatment or required by law.
If you have any questions or concerns about how your information is handled, please contact our privacy officer at [contact information].
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal and medical information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes using secure systems for storing and transmitting information, as well as restricting access to authorized personnel only.
6. Retention of Your Information
We will retain your personal and medical information for as long as necessary to provide ongoing care and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of or anonymize it in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website or made available to you in writing. Please review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your personal and medical information is handled, please contact us at:
Journey Chiropractic
10445 SW. Canion Rd. #101 Beaverton, OR 97005
(971) 238-9464
journeychiropracticpdx@gmail.com
By receiving care at Journey, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
Note: Customize the sections (e.g., clinic name, contact information) and review with your legal advisor to ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws such as HIPAA (if in the U.S.), PIPEDA (if in Canada), or GDPR (if applicable in Europe).