Privacy Policy Statement for Child and Adult Psychiatry by Dr. Ella Peresechenski.
Effective Date: July 1, 2023
At Child and Adult Psychiatry, we respect and value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal and health information when you seek psychiatric services with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Name, contact details (phone number, email address), date of birth, emergency contact information.
Health Information: Medical history, psychiatric evaluations, treatment plans, prescriptions, and any other health-related data that you provide during your visits.
Payment Information: Insurance details, billing information, and payment history.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal and health information for the following purposes:
To provide medical care and treatment.
To communicate with you about your appointments, treatment plans, and any other administrative matters.
To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including healthcare-related laws (e.g., HIPAA in the U.S.).
3. Sharing Your Information
We will not share your personal or health information without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
With healthcare providers involved in your treatment (only with your permission).
With insurance companies for billing and claims processing purposes (only with your permission).
As required by law or to comply with legal obligations (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
For the protection of our rights or the rights of others (e.g., in the event of a medical emergency).
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal and health information seriously. We use physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our staff members are trained to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access and request copies of your health information.
Request corrections or updates to your information.
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your information.
Request an accounting of disclosures of your health information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our office at drella@childadultpsychiatry.com
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and will apply to the information we have on file. You will be notified if significant changes are made, and we will provide an updated version of this Privacy Policy.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or this policy, please contact us at: drella@childadultpsychiatry.com
By receiving services at Child and Adult Psychiatry you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.