| The staff of Physical Therapy for Women, P.C. (a.k.a.: Sport & Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by Paddy Jarit) have always protected the confidentiality of health information by sealing medical records away in file cabinets and refusing to reveal your health information without your consent. Now state and federal laws attempt to ensure the confidentiality of this sensitive information with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). |
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All staff has been trained to maintain confidentiality of your medical records.
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If you are a parent or guardian of a minor, you have a right to the health record of the minor.
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You have the right to limit who among family has access to your record by telling us who can receive such information by filling out paperwork during your first treatment.
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The law allows us to use your patient information for treatment, payment, and administrative purposes without your written consent.
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You have a right to your medical record at any time by filling out a form available from the receptionist. It is customary that a nominal fee be assessed for copying services.
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The law does allow treating staff to discuss your treatment without your consent.
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Your record is safeguarded from exposure to casual workers entering the office such as delivery and service personnel.
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We will make every reasonable effort to ensure a confidential space for sensitive conversations between you and your staff.
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The above rules are to ensure your privacy while under our care. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments please contact our designated privacy officer, Rebecca Jarit at 203-445-9874.
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