Privacy Policy of Blue Lily Psychiatry
At Blue Lily Psychiatry, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our practice or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information in the course of providing psychiatric services, including but not limited to:
- Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and emergency contact details. Your phone number will be used exclusively to send you messages you have opted to receive based on your explicit consent. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You can opt out of receiving these messages at any time by replying STOP to any of our SMS communications.
- Health Information: Medical history, treatment plans, medication information, appointment history, and any other health-related information necessary for your care.
- Payment Information: Billing address, insurance details, credit card numbers, and other payment-related information.
- Electronic Information: IP addresses, cookies, and usage data when you interact with our website or online services.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Provide and manage your psychiatric care and treatment.
- Communicate with you about appointments, treatment options, and other services.
- Process payments for services rendered.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Improve our services and enhance your experience with Blue Lily Psychiatry.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We will share your information with your explicit consent.
- For Treatment: We may share information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
- For Payment: We may share information with insurance companies or other entities responsible for payment.
- For Operations: We may share information for our internal operations, such as quality assurance and training.
- As Required by Law: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order.
- For Public Health and Safety: We may disclose your information to prevent or reduce a serious threat to anyone’s health or safety.
4. Protecting Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your information, including:
- Physical Security: Secure facilities and restricted access to areas where sensitive information is stored.
- Electronic Security: Encryption of sensitive data, secure login protocols, and firewalls.
- Administrative Security: Policies and procedures to ensure only authorized personnel have access to your information.
5. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your information, including:
- Access: You can request a copy of your health records.
- Amendment: You can request corrections to your health records.
- Restrictions: You can request restrictions on how your information is used or shared.
- Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a specific way or at a specific location.
- Complaint: You can file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Blue Lily Psychiatry 1451 W. Cypress Creek Road Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, Florida
Phone: +1 954-477-8023
Email: admin@bluelilypsychiatry.com
