PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY – YEPPPOON & EMU PARK

At Total Health Medical, we are committed to protecting patient privacy and maintaining confidentiality at our Yeppoon and Emu Park GP clinics.

This page outlines how patient information is handled and the importance of privacy in the delivery of safe and professional medical care.

PATIENT PRIVACY AT TOTAL HEALTH MEDICAL

We respect the privacy of all patients and manage personal health information in accordance with applicable Australian privacy and healthcare requirements.

Patient information is collected, stored, and used only for purposes related to the provision of medical care and practice operations.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEDICAL INFORMATION

All information shared with your GP and healthcare team is treated as confidential.

Access to patient information is limited to authorised staff involved in your care or the operation of the clinic.

USE AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Patient information may be used or disclosed when required for:

  • Providing medical care and treatment
  • Practice administration and billing
  • Referrals to other healthcare providers
  • Legal or regulatory obligations

Information is not shared without consent unless permitted or required by law.

ACCESS TO YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS

Patients may request access to their medical records in accordance with applicable guidelines.

Requests may require identification and reasonable notice to allow records to be prepared..

COMMUNICATION AND PRIVACY

To protect patient confidentiality:

  • Medical advice is not provided via email or voicemail
  • Results and clinical matters are communicated through appropriate channels
  • Identity verification may be required when discussing patient information

These measures help ensure patient safety and privacy.

PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY IN YEPPPOON & EMU PARK

This privacy and confidentiality approach applies to patients attending both our Yeppoon and Emu Park clinics.

Our team follows strict privacy standards to support safe, respectful, and professional care.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT PRIVACY

If you have questions or concerns regarding privacy or confidentiality, please contact the clinic directly so they can be addressed appropriately.

For information about appointments and how your personal information is handled during consultations, please see our GP appointments in Yeppoon & Emu Park page.

PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IS MY MEDICAL INFORMATION KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?

Yes. Patient information is treated confidentially and handled in line with professional and legal requirements.

WHO CAN ACCESS MY MEDICAL RECORDS?

Only authorised clinical and administrative staff involved in your care or practice operations.

CAN MY INFORMATION BE SHARED WITHOUT MY CONSENT?

Only when required or permitted by law, or where necessary for your care.

We comply with applicable Australian privacy and healthcare requirements.
You can also access our Privacy & Confidentiality Statement.