Serving Aberdeen, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Havre de Grace, Churchville, Belcamp, Edgewood, Abingdon, Joppatowne, Perryville, Port Deposit and all of Harford and Cecil Counties for over 30 years.
Serving Aberdeen, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Havre de Grace, Churchville, Belcamp, Edgewood, Abingdon, Joppatowne, Perryville, Port Deposit and all of Harford and Cecil Counties for over 30 years.
|
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU GATHERED BY THE PRACTICE MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. THE PRIVACY OF YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT TO US. |
We at Aberdeen Family Dentistry (“we,” “our,” “us”, the “Practice”) are dedicated to protecting your privacy. Like all other medical and dental practices, we are required by applicable federal and state laws to maintain privacy of your health information. We are also required to provide you with this notice (“Notice”) about our privacy practices, our legal duties, and how your health information may be handled in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"). This law protects information about you or your medical condition that identifies you as a patient ("PHI").
This Notice describes the privacy practices followed by the Practice and its employees. We are required to abide by this Notice and reserve the right to change it at any time. Updates will apply to all PHI we maintain.
We collect and maintain oral, written, and electronic records to administer our Practice and provide care. Each visit creates a record that may include symptoms, exam results, diagnoses, treatment, and future care plans.
This record serves as:
Understanding your record helps you ensure accuracy and make informed decisions about disclosures.
The Practice maintains safeguards to protect your medical information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
We use your PHI to provide, coordinate, and manage your care. This may include sharing information with other providers involved in your treatment.
We may use and disclose PHI to bill and collect payment from you or third parties such as insurance providers.
We use PHI to improve services, train staff, conduct audits, and manage business operations.
You may authorize us to use or disclose your PHI for purposes not covered in this Notice. You can revoke authorization at any time in writing.
We may share information with family, friends, or others involved in your care unless you object.
We may disclose PHI without authorization as required by law or for public health, law enforcement, safety, or government functions.
Certain sensitive information such as mental health, genetic data, or substance use records may have additional protections.
You may request limits on how your PHI is used or shared. We are not always required to agree but will honor valid restrictions when applicable.
You may request alternative communication methods or locations.
You have the right to inspect and obtain copies of your PHI. Fees may apply.
You may request corrections to your record if information is inaccurate or incomplete.
You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI.
You will be notified if your PHI is compromised.
You may request a printed copy of this Notice at any time.
An electronic version is available at:
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact:
Attn: Asia Houston, DDS
Aberdeen Family Dentistry
219 West Bel Air Avenue
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Phone: 410-273-6363
You may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-368-1019.
Please contact our office for additional details.
