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Privacy & Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws and regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information (e.g., name, address, phone number, email)
  
  

• Health and Medical Information (e.g., medical history, diagnoses, treatment records)
  
  

• Insurance and Billing Details
  
  

• Emergency Contact Information
  
  

• Digital Information collected through our website or mobile applications (e.g., IP address, browser type, cookies)
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Provide medical care and treatment
  
  

• Communicate with you and your family about your care
  
  

• Process billing and insurance claims
  
  

• Meet legal and regulatory requirements
  
  

• Improve the quality of our services
  
  

• Schedule appointments and follow-ups
  
  

• Support healthcare research and education (with proper consent and anonymization)
  
  

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take your privacy seriously and implement strict safeguards, including:

• Secure electronic health record systems (EHR)
  
  

• Access controls and authentication
  
  

• Data encryption
  
  

• Regular audits and staff training
  
  

• Secure storage and disposal of physical records
  
  

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information:

• With healthcare professionals involved in your treatment
  
  

• With insurance providers for billing purposes
  
  

• With authorized government and regulatory bodies
  
  

• When required by law (e.g., in cases of infectious diseases or legal investigations)
  
  

• With your explicit consent for research or other purposes
  
  

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Your Rights

As a patient, you have the right to:

• Access your medical records
  
  

• Request corrections to inaccurate information
  
  

• Limit or restrict how your information is used or disclosed
  
  

• Request a copy of this privacy policy
  
  

• Withdraw consent where applicable
  
  

Requests can be made in writing to our Health Information Management Department.

6. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, monitor website usage, and improve our services. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage users to read their privacy policies.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or hospital practices. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the "Last Updated" date.

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact:

Privacy Officer
[Hospital Name]
[Address]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]