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Published on: 9/6/2009
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Dr. Henry A. Hull, Optometrist, Inc.
147 Fredericksburg Rd. New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-625-5716 henryhull.com
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Disclosures to business associates who perform health care operations for Dr. Henry A. Hull, Optometrist, Inc. and who commit to respect the privacy of your information
Unless you object, disclosure of relevant information to family members or friends who are helping you with your care or by their allowed presence cause us to assume you approve their exposure to relevant information about your health
USES OR DISCLOSURES TO PATIENT REPRESENTATIVES
It is the policy of Dr. Henry A. Hull, Optometrist, Inc. for our staff to take phone calls from individuals on a patients behalf requesting information about making or changing an appointment; the status of eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other optical goods ordered by or for the patient.
Dr. Henry A. Hull, Optometrist, Inc. staff will also assist individuals on a patient’s behalf in the delivery of eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other optical goods.
During a telephone or in person contact, every effort will be made to limit the encounter to only the specifics needed to complete the transaction required.
No information about the patient’s vision or health status may be disclosed without proper patient consent.
Dr. Henry A. Hull, Optometrist, Inc. staff and doctors will also infer that if you allow another person in an examination or treatment room with you while testing is performed or discussions held about your vision or health care that you consent to the presence of that individual.
OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES
We will not make any other uses or disclosures of your health information unless you sign a written Authorization for Release of Identifying Health Information .
he content of this authorization is determined by federal law.
The request for signing an authorization may be initiated by Dr. Henry A. Hull, Optometrist, Inc.or by you as the patient.
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Routine disclosures would include those used your treatment, payment, and business operations of Dr. Henry A. Hull, Optometrist, Inc..
These routine disclosures will not be included in your list of disclosures.
You are entitled to one such list per year without charge.