FOR PATIENTS 

PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION

We understand that health information about you is personal and must be protected.For these reasons we will:

• provide the highest level of confidentiality around the collection, use and disclosure of your personal health information
• collect only necessary information and use that information solely for the care and treatment you are seeking;
• disclose only information necessary for the delivery and management of your care to those involved in that care. This could include a laboratory, another health care provider or your  health insurance plan
•  ask your permission before disclosing any of your information for purposes not related directly to your care and treatment, unless  otherwise authorized by law
• recognize your right of access to your health information when you request it and provide copies for a minimal fee
• be available to respond to your questions or concerns about the way we handle the privacy of your personal health information

Documents For Download

• Privacy Statement and Policies Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (pdf)
• NFHT Statement of Privacy Practices (pdf)
• Norfolk Public Privacy Notice (pdf)
• Norfolk FHT Lockbox Brochure (pdf)