Your Privacy, Our Concern – Consent to Use Your Personal Information
The information we have requested from you is essential for us to provide the best possible care and outcomes.
Dr Ian Baxter and The Sunshine Coast Medical Weight Loss Centre complies with the Commonwealth Privacy Act and all other state and territory legislative requirements in relation to the management of personal information. We collect information that is necessary for the provision of your health care. Personal information obtained from you in your consultation may be used to provide information to various health services involved in supporting your health care management (e.g. pathology, radiology, hospitals or other specialists). We may contact you up to four times a year by email to obtain statistical information for the Bariatric Surgery Register, patient support group meetings and other health related information. Our website captures information for appointments, and we may contact you by phone or email. Our Privacy and appointment cancellation policy is available to view at reception or upon request. Your My Health Record will be accessed and your information uploaded online to your records if necessary.
If the patient lacks capacity to consent, a guardian may sign on their behalf, with additional risk considerations. Please contact us if this situation arises. By signing, you affirm that the provided information is true and correct as of the date of completion. I have read and understood the Privacy Policy and understand my rights and responsibilities.
