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Thursday, May 17, 2012

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The following is a series of frequently asked questions surrounding patient privacy. Click on the question in order to see the answer.

The following is a series of frequently asked questions surrounding patient privacy. Click on the question in order to see the answer.

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Q1.
Can I find out who has viewed my WDMH patient health record?

Q2.
Where are my WDMH records and for how long?

Q3.
I have noticed that many areas of the hospital are open and I can sometimes overhear staff talking to patients or family about health information. Is this not a breach of patient privacy?

Q4.
When I called the hospital to see how my family member was doing; the WDMH staff would not describe what the problem with my family member was or their condition. Why is that?

Q5.
How is my health information protected?

Q6.
Is my health information available on the Internet?

Q7.
Can my family physician access my WDMH health information?

Q8.
Can all WDMH staff access my patient record?

Q9.
What if I am unable to give consent for another person to access my health record?

Q10.
Can my family see my health information?

Q11.
How can I get a copy of my patient record?

Q12.
Do I have access to my health information? If so, how can I access my health information at the hospital?

Q13.
When I am a patient at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH), a lot of information is collected about me. What is the information used for?

Q14.
Does WDMH ever sell patient information to drug companies, or anyone else?

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