Access to my Health Information:
I have the right to access my health information and to request correction of information under Rules 6 and 7 of the Health Information Privacy Code 1994. Where correction is not made, a statement of correction will be attached to my records.
Visiting another GP:
If I visit another GP who is not my regular doctor, I will be asked for my permission to share information from the visit with my regular doctor or practice.
If I have a High User Health Card or Community Services Card and I visit another GP who is not my regular doctor, they can make a claim for a subsidy, and the practice I am enrolled with will be informed of the date of that visit. The reason(s) for the visit will not be disclosed unless I give my consent.
Patient Enrolment Information:
The information I have provided on the Practice Enrolment Form will be:
- Held by the practice
- Used by the Ministry of Health to give me a National Health Index (NHI) number, or update any changes
- Sent to the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) and Ministry of Health to obtain subsidised funding on my behalf
- Used to determine eligibility to receive publicly-funded services. Information may be compared with other government agencies but only when permitted under the Privacy Act.
Health Information:
Members of my health team may share relevant health information with other health professionals who are directly involved in my care. This health information may be securely transferred electronically. If I wish to have more information about electronic referrals I can contact KHW Marlborough Primary Health Organisation at erms@marlboroughpho.org.nz.
Audit:
In the case of financial audits, my health information may be reviewed by an auditor for checking a financial claim made by the practice, but only according to the terms and conditions of section 22G of the Health Act (or any subsequent applicable Act). I may be contacted by the auditor to check that services have been received. If the audit involves checking on health matters, an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner will view the health records.
Health Programmes:
Health data relevant to a programme in which I am enrolled (e.g. Breast Screening, Immunisation, Diabetes) may be sent to the PHO or the external health agency managing this programme.
HealthOne:
The Practice on Francis Street contributes to HealthOne; a South Island-based secure electronic record that allows registered healthcare providers directly involved in your healthcare, to quickly access information such as your test results, allergies, medications, GP summaries and hospital information. HealthOne adheres to the principles of the Privacy Act 2020 as well as the Rules set out in the Health Information Privacy Code 2020. Access is only possible via an approved highly secure healthcare information network which is regularly audited and tested. Privacy auditing is used to check that only those directly involved in your care are accessing your information. To find out more about HealthOne please visit https://healthone.org.nz/. Please note that you are entitled to restrict the sharing of your healthcare records by contacting 0508 837 872 or emailing healthone.privacy@pegasus.health.nz.
Other Uses of Health Information:
My health information may be used by health agencies such as the PHO for the following purposes;
- Health service planning and reporting
- Monitoring service quality
- Payment
All agencies are bound by the Privacy Act.
Research:
My health information may be used for health research, but only if this has been approved by an Ethics Committee and will not be used or published in a way that can identify me.
Except as listed above, details about your health status or the services you have received will remain confidential within the medical practice unless you give specific consent for this information to be communicated.
