Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy:
At Little Learners Speech Therapy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of you or your child's personal information. We collect data solely for the purpose of ensuring and providing quality healthcare services and comprehensive care for your child. This includes information related to medical history, evaluations, assessments, treatment plans, and progress reports.
Information Collection:
We collect personal information about you or your child when using our services or interacting with our clinic. This may include names, dates of birth, contact details, medical history, and any other relevant information necessary for your child's care.
Use of Information:
We use the collected information to assess, diagnose, and provide speech pathology services tailored to your or your child's needs. This includes communicating with you about appointments, treatment plans, and progress updates. We may also use the information for administrative purposes and to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
Disclosure of Information:
In our commitment to providing comprehensive care for your child, we may need to share their health information with other healthcare professionals involved in their treatment. This will only be done with your consent.
We may also disclose your or your child's information for educational purposes, including being utilised for research purposes, such as study groups or seminars, with your consent. Your personal identity will remain confidential unless explicitly agreed upon otherwise.
For billing and reimbursement purposes, a limited set of patient information is shared exclusively with Medicare. It's important to note that there are legal obligations that may require us to disclose specific information, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or law enforcement request, or in circumstances concerning safety concerns.
Information Access:
You have the right to access and/or correct you or your child's personal information held by us. You may also withdraw your consent for certain uses of their information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. Please note that there may be occasions where access to your child's health information is restricted to protect their privacy, which may limit parental or guardian access.
Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the handling of your or your child's personal information, please contact us on 0451 775 974.
By using our services or accessing our clinic, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your or your child's personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.