Privacy of your personal information is an important part of our Clinic while providing you with quality care. We understand the importance of protecting your personal information. We are committed to collecting, using and disclosing your personal information responsibly. We will try to be as open and transparent as possible about the way we handle your personal information. In this Clinic, Angela Sofroniou acts as the Privacy Information Officer. All staff members who come in contact with your personal information are aware of the sensitive nature of the information that you have disclosed to us. They are trained in the appropriate use and protection of your information. Our Privacy Policy outlines what our Clinic is doing to ensure that: |
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| • | Only necessary information is collected about you; |
| • | We only share your information with your consent; |
| • | Storage, retention and destruction of your personal information complies with existing legislation, and privacy protection protocol; |
| • | Our privacy protocols comply with privacy legislation and standards of our regulatory body, the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, Ontario Coalition of Mental Health Professionals |
How our Clinic Collects, Uses and Discloses Patient Personal Information Our Clinic understands the importance of protecting your personal information. To help you understand how we are doing that, we have outlined how our Clinic is using and disclosing your information. This Clinic will collect, use, and disclose information about you for the following purposes: |
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| • | To assess your health concerns |
| • | To provide health care |
| • | To advise you of treatment options |
| • | To establish and maintain contact with you |
| • | To send you newsletters and other information mailings |
| • | To remind you of upcoming appointments |
| • | To communicate with other treating health-care providers |
| • | To allow us to efficiently follow-up on treatment care and billing |
| • | To complete claims for insurance purposes |
| • | To comply with legal and regulatory requirements of our regulatory bodies |
| • | To invoice for goods and services |
| • | To process credit card payments |
| • | To collect unpaid accounts |
| • | To comply generally with the law |
| • | To allow potential purchasers, practice brokers or advisors to conduct an audit in preparation for a practice sale |
| Any questions or concerns may be directed to our Privacy Information Officer Angela Sofroniou at 416.214.0100 or your Clinic Practitioner. | |
