I agree that I am responsible for the payment of all fees to Dr Matthew Lawson-Smith (YARM Nominees Pty Ltd) for consultation, surgery or any reports requested on my behalf for Medico legal reasons and Workers Compensation claims.
I have read the information above and understand the reasons why my information must be collected. I understand that I am not obliged to provide any information requested of me, but failure to do so may compromise the quality of health care and treatment given to me. I am aware of my rights to access the information collected about me, except in some circumstances where access may be legitimately withheld. I will be given an explanation in these circumstances. I understand that if my information is to be used for any other purpose other than set out above, my further consent will be obtained. I hereby consent to the handling of my information by the practice for the purpose set out above, subject to any limitation on access of disclosure of which I notify this practice.
I authorise for A/Prof Matthew Lawson-Smith’s rooms to obtain all files, documents and records whatsoever in nature, as they may request, including, but not limited to, copies of all medical records, clinical notes, and all other documents as required for management of my health care and medical management.
As a patient of our medical practice we require you to provide us with your personal details and a full medical history, we that we may properly assess, diagnose, treat and be proactive in your health care needs.
We aim to protect the privacy and secure storage of your health information.
We require your consent to collect personal information about you and to use the information you provide in the following ways:
• Administrative purposes in running our medical practice.
• Billing purposes, including compliance with Medical and Health Insurance Commission requirements.
• Disclosure to others involved in your healthcare including treating doctors and specialists outside this medical practice. This may occur through referral to other doctors, or for medical tests and in the reports or results returned to us following referrals.
• For research and quality assurance activities to improve the individual and community health care and practice management. Usually information that does not identify you is used but should information that will identify you be required you will be informed and give them the opportunity to “opt out” of any involvement.
• To comply with any legislative or regulatory requirements e.g. notifiable diseases.
• For reminder letters which may be sent to you regarding your health care and management.
You can decline to have your health information used in all or some of the ways outline above but it may influence our ability to manage your health care to provide the best outcome for you.