Privacy Policy - Family Foot & Ankle

Effective Date: 01/01/2024

FAMILY FOOT & ANKLE is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients’ personal information. This privacy policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the rights patients have regarding their information. By visiting our office or using our services, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and medical information from our patients in the course of providing podiatric care. This may include:

Personal Identifying Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and emergency contact details.
Medical Information: Medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment plans, test results, prescriptions, and other health-related information.
Insurance Information: Health insurance provider, policy number, and billing information, if applicable.
2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal and medical information for the following purposes:

To provide medical care and treatment.
To schedule appointments, follow up with treatment plans, and communicate with you regarding your care.
To process insurance claims and billing.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including maintaining medical records.
To communicate with you regarding office updates, health-related information, or appointment reminders.
3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the privacy and security of your information seriously. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Secure storage of medical records, both physical and electronic.
Restricted access to personal information, available only to authorized personnel.
Regular monitoring and auditing of our security practices to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with others under the following circumstances:

With Healthcare Providers: We may share your information with other medical providers or specialists involved in your care, with your consent.
To Comply with Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal proceedings.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other reason with your written consent.
We will not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

5. Your Rights Regarding Your Information

You have the following rights regarding your personal and medical information:

Access: You can request a copy of your medical records.
Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of certain information, subject to applicable laws.
Revocation of Consent: If you have previously consented to the use or sharing of your information, you may revoke consent at any time, except where we are required to keep the information for legal or medical reasons.
To request access or updates to your information, or if you have any concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact us at:

FAMILY FOOT & ANKLE

714-842-7277

Info@familyfootankle.com

17822 Beach Blvd., STE 437, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in our office and on our website with an updated effective date. Please review this policy periodically for any changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

FAMILY FOOT & ANKLE

714-842-7277

Info@familyfootankle.com

17822 Beach Blvd., STE 437, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

We are committed to ensuring your privacy is respected and your personal health information is kept secure. Thank you for trusting us with your care.