Website Privacy Policy
Our website address is: https://drcharlesdavenport.com. This section details how we handle data related to your use of this website. For information regarding the privacy of your clinical health information, please see the “HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices” section below.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive. For example, if you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.
Data Retention
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
This section outlines our legal duties and your rights concerning your Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
I. Uses and Disclosures for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations
With your written consent, we may use or disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, and health care operations.
- Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your health care, such as consulting with your family physician.
- Payment: To obtain reimbursement for your healthcare from your health insurer.
- Health Care Operations: For activities related to the performance of our practice, such as quality assessment and administrative services.
II. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Written Authorization
For any purpose outside of treatment, payment, and health care operations, we will obtain your specific written authorization before releasing your information. This includes the use or disclosure of “Psychotherapy Notes,” which are given a greater degree of protection than standard PHI. You may revoke any authorization in writing at any time.
III. Uses and Disclosures with Neither Consent nor Authorization
The law requires or permits us to use or disclose your PHI without your consent or authorization in certain circumstances, including:
- Child Abuse: Reporting suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the Florida Department of Child and Family Services.
- Adult and Domestic Abuse: Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult (disabled or elderly).
- Health Oversight: Responding to a subpoena from the Florida Department of Health in the event of a complaint.
- Judicial or Administrative Proceedings: Responding to a court order or a subpoena.
- Serious Threat to Health or Safety: To prevent a clear and immediate probability of physical harm to yourself or others.
- Worker’s Compensation: Furnishing relevant records if you file a worker’s compensation claim.
IV. Your Patient Rights
You have the following rights with respect to your PHI:
- Right to Request Restrictions: You can request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures, though we are not required to agree.
- Right to Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you by alternative means or at alternative locations.
- Right to Inspect and Copy: You have the right to inspect and/or obtain a copy of your health record.
- Right to Amend: You may request an amendment to your health record.
- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to receive a list of the disclosures we have made of your PHI.
- Right to a Paper Copy: You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this notice upon request.
- Right to Be Notified of a Breach: You have a right to be notified if there is a breach of your unsecured PHI.
V. Questions and Complaints
If you have questions about this notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact Dr. Davenport at (941) 321-1971 or send a written complaint to our office. You may also send a written complaint to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.