Notice of Privacy Practices for Purvanchal Netralaya & Retina Care Center .

At Purvanchal Netralaya & Retina Care Center , we are committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your health information. This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) to provide you with care and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law.

1. Understanding Your Health Information

Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any information that can identify you and relates to your health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care services.

2. Uses and Disclosures of PHI

We may use and disclose your PHI for various purposes, including:

Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your medical care and any related services. This may involve sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment: To obtain payment for services rendered. This includes submitting claims to your health insurance provider and obtaining reimbursement.
Health Care Operations: To perform activities related to our operations, such as quality assessment, training, and audits.
Appointment Reminders: To contact you about appointments and follow-up care.
Research: In certain circumstances, your information may be used for research purposes, following strict guidelines to protect your privacy.

3. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the following rights regarding your PHI:

Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your health records and receive copies of your PHI.
Right to Amend: You may request corrections to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
Right to Restrict Disclosures: You can request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI. We are not required to agree to your request, but we will consider it.
Right to Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a certain way or at a certain location.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of disclosures we have made of your PHI for purposes other than treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

4. Your Privacy Choices

You may choose how we communicate with you regarding your health information. Please inform us if you prefer communication by phone, email, or another method.

5. Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice of Privacy Practices. Any changes will be posted in our facility and on our website. You will receive a copy of the revised notice at your next appointment.

6. Filing a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not face retaliation for filing a complaint.