Privacy Policy

The General Practitioner is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and the Privacy Act 1988.

We collect personal information necessary to provide you with medical care, including:

• Name, date of birth, and contact details
• Medicare and health insurance information
• Medical history and health information
• Information from other healthcare providers
• Test results and imaging reports

Your personal information is used to:

• Provide you with medical care and treatment
• Communicate with you about your health
• Process Medicare claims and billing
• Refer you to specialists and other healthcare providers
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We may share your health information with other healthcare providers involved in your care, such as specialists, hospitals, and pathology services. We will only share information necessary for your treatment unless you provide consent or we are required by law.

We participate in the My Health Record system. Unless you have opted out, your health information may be uploaded to your My Health Record. You can manage your My Health Record settings at myhealthrecord.gov.au.

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access. Medical records are stored securely in compliance with Australian standards.

You have the right to access your medical records. Please contact our reception to request access. A fee may apply for providing copies of your records.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

The General Practitioner
139 Warrigal Road, Hughesdale VIC 3166
Phone: (03) 9568 8932
Email: gpclinic139@gmail.com