Privacy

We value the doctor-patient relationship. Patient privacy is vital to such a relationship. The Privacy Act 1988 and its recent amendments formalise the already existing and acknowledged privacy obligations of our practice.

Dr Oliver Brown and staff collect information from patients primarily to provide proper care and treatment. We have a legal and ethical duty to protect patient information. Patient information may have to be disclosed to other doctors, nurses, therapists and medical technicians so that proper health care is not compromised.

Dr Oliver Brown is a member of various medical and professional bodies including medical indemnity organisation. These organisations provide valuable services to their members. They require their members to provide information in relation to their medical practice, which may include patient information.

Patients who wish to look at their information held by this practice or who have other queries about privacy of information are welcome to discuss these matters with Dr Oliver Brown or the Practice Manager.

Thank you.