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Notice of Privacy Practices

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED

Effective Date: June 10, 2026

OUR LEGAL DUTY

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information, provide this notice, and follow its terms. We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and apply the changes to your information.

HOW WE MAY USE YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION

For Treatment: Sharing information with specialists, labs, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers involved in your care.
For Payment: Billing OHIP, insurance companies, or processing payments for non-insured services.
For Healthcare Operations: Quality improvement, training, accreditation, and clinic management.
Appointment Reminders: Phone calls, emails, or text messages about upcoming appointments.
Public Health: Reporting communicable diseases, adverse events, or as required by law.

INFORMATION REQUIRING YOUR AUTHORIZATION

We will not use or disclose your information for marketing, sale of data, or psychotherapy notes without your written authorization. You may revoke authorization at any time.

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION

Right to Inspect and Copy: You may view and obtain copies of your records (fees may apply).

Right to Amend: Request corrections to inaccurate information.

Right to an Accounting: Request a list of disclosures made of your information.

Right to Request Restrictions: Limit how we use or share your information (we may not always agree).

Right to Confidential Communication: Request we contact you at a different address or phone number.

Right to a Paper Copy: Request a paper copy of this notice at any time.

BREACH NOTIFICATION

In the event of a breach of unsecured protected health information, we will notify you as required by law (usually within 60 days). You will be informed of what happened and steps you can take to protect yourself.

COMPLAINTS

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

Our Privacy Officer: Dr. Olujide Oluokun
Email:
privacy@vcarepointmedical.ca
Phone: 905-454-2001

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario:
2 Bloor Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8
Phone: 1-800-387-0073
Website: www.ipc.on.ca

We take your privacy seriously. This notice is available in alternative formats upon request.