THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Yadkin River Dental Spa is committed to protecting the privacy of your protected health information (PHI). We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI and to provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
How We May Use and Share Your Information
Treatment: We may use and share your information to provide and coordinate your dental care, including referrals to dental specialists (such as endodontists, orthodontists, oral surgeons), and communication with medical doctors for medical clearance.
Payment: We may use your information to bill and receive payment from insurance companies or other responsible parties.
Healthcare Operations: We may use your information for practice operations such as quality improvement, staff training, and administrative purposes.
Other Uses
We may contact you regarding appointments, treatment options, or practice-related information. We may disclose information when required by law or to protect health and safety.
Your Rights
You have the right to inspect and obtain copies of your dental records, request corrections, request restrictions, request confidential communications, receive an accounting of disclosures, and obtain a paper copy of this notice at any time.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this notice and make the revised notice effective for all information we maintain. The current notice will be available in our office.
Questions or Complaints
If you have questions about this notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact our office. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.