We use health information about you for your treatment, for administrative purposes, and to evaluate the quality of the care that you receive. Continuity of care is part of treatment and your records may be shared with other doctors or providers to whom we refer you for care. This information may be shared by paper mail, electronic mail, fax, or other methods.

We may be required to use or disclose your identifiable health information without your authorization for several reasons. We may give out health information without your authorization when legally required for public health purposes and for emergencies. We may also reveal information when otherwise required by law, such as for law enforcement in specific circumstances. In any other situation, we will ask for your written authorization before using or disclosing any of your identifiable health information. If you choose to sign an authorization to disclose information, you can later revoke that authorization to stop any future uses and disclosures.

We may change our policies in the future. Before we make a significant change in our policies, we will change our notice and post the new notice in our waiting area. You can request a copy of our notice at any time.

In most cases, you have the right to look at or get a copy of your medical record. If you request copies, we will charge the usual photocopy fees as set by the state.

We value our relationship with you and will endeavor to maintain a high level of protection of your private health information. If you have any questions about this notice or our privacy policy please contact Dr. Sheldon or Dr. Sowell.