Personal Information (PI) is information that makes you identifiable as an individual. Any information that includes details about your health and/or medical history is defined as Personal Health Information (PHI).
We protect any information that can identify you, including:
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Your name, address, phone number, and email
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Your date of birth and financial details
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Your medical history, lab results, and insurance information
When you receive services from SWPH, we will collect information about you to:
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treat and care for you;
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provide public health services;
- arrange for payment for specific clinical services;
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comply with our legal obligations, such as those in the Immunization of School Pupils Act; and
- fulfil any other purposes permitted or required by law
Details that aren't directly linked to you might also be used to:
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conduct risk management assessments and quality improvement activities;
- plan, administer, and manage our programs and services;
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teach, conduct research, and compile statistics;
- comply with our legal and regulatory requirements; and
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fulfill any other obligations or requirements as permitted