Privacy
Policy
At
Johns Creek
Gastroenterology we recognize the importance of protecting your
privacy and our policy is designed to assist you in understanding how we
collect, use and safeguard the personal information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed
decisions when using our site.
This policy will be
continuously assessed against new technologies, business practices and our customers' needs.
Non-discrimination
This clinic does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national
origin, or disability in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities or in
employment.
Protection of Health Information
Johns Creek Gastroenterology is dedicated to the protection of your personal health
information. We follow the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Depart of Health & Human Services, Office of Civil
Rights. You can visit their website for more information: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/.
Download
a HIPAA Privacy Notice.
Northwoods Surgery Center
Notice to Patients: Physician Financial Ownership
We are required by Federal law to notify you that physicians hole financial interests
or ownership in this ASC.
We are required by 42 C.F.R. § 416.50 to disclose this financial
interest or ownership in writing and in advance of the date of the procedure you are schedule to receive at
the facility. A list of physicians who have a financial interest in this ASC is listed
below:
1. Clive Albert,
MD
NOTICE TO PATIENTS: Policy for Advanced Directives
Please note that our Facility's policy on
Advanced Directives is that Life sustaining efforts will be initiated and maintained on all patients.
If you would like information on developing Advanced Directives, the following
website can assist you and includes a description of the State's health and safety
laws:
http://www.uslivingwillregistry.com/forms.shtm
Additionally, upon request, we will
provide you with official State advance directive forms.
Contact Us for more information!
770-889-9901
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