![]() ![]() ![]() We may disclose (share) medical information about you to other doctors and health care providers involved in your care. We may use medical information about you to provide you with medical treatment or services. However, all of the ways we are permitted to use and disclose information will fall within one of the categories:įor treatment. Not every use or disclosure in a category will be listed. We do not need to receive prior authorization for uses and disclosures described within the following categories:įor each category of uses or disclosures we will explain what we mean and try to give some examples. However, Newton-Wellesley Psychiatry may legally use or disclose your health information for treatment, payment, and health care operations. For some of these uses and disclosures, we will need to obtain prior written authorization (permission). (A) Newton-Wellesley Psychiatry uses and discloses (shares) health information for many different reasons. This information is kept in a paper form such as your medical record and in an electronic form on the computer. This information, along with the record of care you receive, is “protected health information” (or “health information”). When you need health care, you give information about yourself and your health to doctors, nurses, and other health care workers and staff. ![]() HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
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