Privacy Policy for Neurological Physiotherapy Service
Thank you for choosing Thorpes Neuro Rehab for your neurological physiotherapy needs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
Thorpes Neuro Rehab are committed to protecting the privacy of information provided by patients who are using our service. Thorpes Neuro Rehab is registered with the Information Commissioners' Office (ICO), operates in accordance with the Data Regulations Act 1988 and this policy has been updated in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.
1. Information We Collect:
a. Personal Information:
- Name
- Contact information (address, phone number, email)
- Date of birth
- Medical history
- Insurance information
- Billing and payment information
- Social information
- Photographs or videos of you during assessment and treatment
b. Health Information:
- Symptoms and medical conditions
- Treatment plans and progress notes
- Diagnostic reports
2. How We Collect Information:
We collect information through various methods, including but not limited to:
- In-person consultations
- Online forms via our practice management software
- Phone or email communication
- Third-party referrals
3. Use of Information:
a. Treatment Purposes:
- To provide personalized neurological physiotherapy services
- To assess and monitor your process
- To communicate with other healthcare professionals involved in your care
b. Administrative Purposes:
- Appointment scheduling
- Billing and insurance processing
- Responding to inquiries and request
4. Disclosure of Information:
We may disclose your information to third parties only when necessary for providing services, complying with legal obligations, or obtaining payment. Third parties may include:
- Other healthcare providers involved in your treatment
- Insurance companies for billing purposes
- Regulatory bodies as required by law
We do not sell or share your personal data to other organisations other than those set out above.
If personal or medical data is requested by a third party, they will need to provide signed consent from yourself before data is released.
5. Data Security:
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include encryption, password protection, and secure storage protocols.
Where possible we will use encrypted or password protected email services. When this is not possible we will use your initials only to maximise confidentiality.
Videos or photographs regarding your assessment and treatment may be taken of you with your consent. These are temporarily recorded and stored on a password protected mobile phone but will be transferred to a secure database within 24 hours and will be deleted off the mobile device. Where photographs or videos are taken for any purpose other than your assessment and treatment, e.g. for marketing an electronic consent form will be completed.
6. Retention of Information:
We retain your personal information and medical records for a minimum of 8 years and in the case of children for 8 years after their 18 birthday, for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Your Rights:
You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal information. You have the right to provide a written request for access to your medical records. If you have any concerns about the accuracy of your information, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.
8. Changes to Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update and modify this privacy policy as necessary. Any changes will be communicated to you through our website or other appropriate channels.
9. Contact Information:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact us at:
Thorpes Neuro Rehab Ltd
Unit 5, Church Farm Business Centre, Church Road, Eversley, RG27 0PX
0118 391 5055
By using our neurological physiotherapy services, you consent to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.