You may:
Obtain a copy of your medical record
Request correction of your medical record
Request confidential communications
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
Receive an accounting of certain disclosures
Receive a paper or electronic copy of this Notice
Authorize another legally permitted person to act for you
File a privacy complaint without retaliation
If you pay in full out of pocket for a healthcare item or service and request that information regarding that item or service not be disclosed to your health plan for payment or healthcare operations, the request will be honored when required by law.
A parent, legal guardian, or other legally authorized person may act as a minor patient's personal representative when permitted by law.
There are circumstances in which a minor may legally consent to certain healthcare services without parental or guardian consent. In those circumstances, applicable law may also affect who may access information related to those services.
Neuroscience Psychiatry will determine access to a minor patient's protected health information according to applicable federal and state law.
Protected health information may be used or disclosed as permitted or required by law for:
Treatment
Providing, coordinating, or managing healthcare.
Payment
Submitting claims, determining eligibility, obtaining authorization, coordinating benefits, and receiving payment.
Healthcare Operations
Practice operations, quality improvement, compliance, administrative activities, and related functions.
Public Health and Safety
Legally permitted public-health activities, reporting abuse or neglect, or responding to serious threats to health or safety.
Legal Requirements
Disclosures required by federal or state law.
Health Oversight
Legally authorized audits, investigations, inspections, licensing, or oversight activities.
Legal Proceedings and Law Enforcement
Disclosures permitted or required by applicable law.
Workers' Compensation
Disclosures permitted by applicable law.
Medical Examiners, Coroners, and Funeral Directors
Disclosures permitted by applicable law.
Research
Research uses or disclosures permitted under applicable privacy law.
When Neuroscience Psychiatry creates, receives, or maintains records protected by 42 CFR Part 2, additional federal privacy protections may apply.
Protected Part 2 records will be handled according to applicable federal requirements.
Neuroscience Psychiatry is required to:
Maintain the privacy and security of protected health information
Follow the privacy practices described in the current Notice
Notify patients of qualifying breaches when required
Obtain authorization when required by law
The Notice may be updated periodically.
The current version will remain available on the website and upon request.
Neuroscience Psychiatry & Integrative Wellness PLLC
200 Union Blvd., Suite 200, Lakewood CO 80228
Phone: (720) 636-9092
Email: [email protected]
Patients may also contact:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 509F
Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: 1-800-368-1019
TDD: 1-800-537-7697
Neuroscience Psychiatry will not retaliate against anyone for filing a good-faith privacy complaint.