Privacy Law: Guidlelines on Privacy in the Private Health Sector came into effect in November, 2001. This legislation recognises the sensitive nature of health information. View full legislation.
Personal Information Includes:
Name and Date of Birth
Contact details
Occupation
Symptoms and Examination findings
Pathology reports
Medicare Number
Billing details
Privacy and Health Care: We understand that health information is highly personal and that your privacy be respected.
Use of Personal Information: Information that you provide at consultation may be shared with another health service provider, for example your referring doctor. This is in accordance with professional codes of practice, to deliver optimum health care.
More Information:
A Consumers Guide to Privacy and Health Information
Guidelines on Privacy