PRIVACY ACT
Access can be denied where:
- to provide access would create a serious threat to life or health;
- there is a legal impediment to access;
- the access would unreasonably impact on the privacy of another;
- your request is frivolous;
- the information relates to an anticipated or actual legal proceedings and you would not be
entitled to access the information in those proceedings; and - in the interests of national security
A request for Medical information may be denied at the discretion of treating doctor.
Your request must be
in writing with permission in writing from patient if 12 years or over,
(if they are able to provide permission). An administration fee may be charged for photocopying or for staff time involved in processing your request. Where you dispute the accuracy of the information we have recorded you are entitled to correct that information in writing.
It is our practice policy that we will take all steps to record all of your corrections, and place them
with your file but will not erase the original record.
A request for Medical information may be denied at any time at the discretion of treating doctor.
Consent to be provided by patient if 12 years & over, if capable of understanding.
I provide consent for Dr Twinkle Ghia and staff to collect, use and disclose my/my child’s personal information as outlined above.
I understand that I am entitled to access my child’s records
(MUST BE IN WRITING with permission in writing from the patient if 12 years & over, and if they are able to provide permission) except where access would be denied as outlined above.
I understand that I may withdraw my consent
(MUST BE IN WRITING with permission in writing from the patient if 12 years & over, and if they are able to provide permission) as to use and disclose of my personal information (except when legal obligations must be met).