PRIVACY STATEMENT

Shout Clinic is bound by law and ethics to safeguard your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information.

This includes:

• collecting only the information that may be necessary for your care;
• keeping accurate and up-to-date records;
• safeguarding the medical records in our possession;
• sharing information with other health-care providers and organizations on a "need to know" basis where required for your health care;
• disclosing information to third parties only with your express consent, or as permitted or required by law; and
• retaining/destroying records in accordance with the law.

Your request for care and your signature implies consent for our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information for purposes related to your care, and therefore may be shared with other staff at the clinic.

As noted above, other purposes require your express consent.

You have the right to see your records. You may also obtain copies of your records. Please inform us if you have any concerns about the accuracy of your records.