Privacy Policy

• 1. To the public health authorities and health oversight agencies that are authorize by law to collect information.
• 2. Lawsuits and similar proceedings in response to a court or administrative order.
• 3. If required to do so by a law enforcement official.
• 4. When necessary to reduce or prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of another individual or the public. We will only make disclosures to a person or organization able to help prevent the threat.
• 5. If you are a member of U.S. or foreign military forces (including veterans) and if required by the appropriate authorities.
• 6. To federal officials for intelligence and national security activities authorized by law.
  
• 7. To correctional institutions or law enforcement officials if you are an inmate or under the custody of a law enforcement official.
• 8. For Workers Compensation and similar programs.

• 1. Communications. You can request that our practice communicate with you about your health and related issues in a particular manner or at a certain location. For instance, you may ask that we contact you at home, rather than work. We will accommodate reasonable requests.
• 2. You can request a restriction in our use or disclose of your health information for treatment, payment, or health care options. Additionally, you have the right to request that we restrict our disclosure of your health information to only certain individuals involved in your care or the payment for your care, such as family members and friends. We are not required to agree to your request; however, if we do agree, we are bound t\by our agreement except when otherwise required by law, in emergencies, or when the information is necessary to treat you.
• 3. You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of the health information you may be used to make decisions about you, including patient medical records and billing records, but not including psychotherapy notes. You must submit your request in writing to Lori Arnold, M.D.
• 4. You may ask to amend your health information if you believe it is incomplete, and as long as the information is kept by or for our practice. To request an amendment, your request must be made in writing and submitted to Lori Arnold, M.D. at 752 Medical Center Court Suite 207 Chula Vista, Ca. 91911. You must provide us with a reason that supports your request for amendment.
• 5. Right to copy of this notice: You are entitled to receive a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices. You may ask us to give you a copy of the Notice at any time. To obtain a copy of this notice, contact our front desk receptionist.
• 6. Right to file a complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our practice or with the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with our practice, contact Lori Arnold, M.D. at 752 Medical Center Court Suite 207 Chula Vista, Ca. 91911. All complaints must be submitted in writing. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
• 7. Right to provide an authorization for other users and disclosures: Our practice will obtain your written authorization for uses and disclosures that are not identified by this notice or permitted by applicable law.

If you have any questions regarding this notice or our health information privacy policies, please contact Lori Arnold, M.D. at (619) 397-2950