General infoThe AVG is a new law for the protection of privacy and personal data. Under this law, an organization that handles personal data has certain obligations, and the person to whom the data belong, has certain rights. In addition to these law, specific rules apply to privacy in healthcare. These rules are listed in the Medical Treatment Agreement Act (WGBO). This privacy policy is intended to inform you about your rights and our obligations that apply under the AVG and the WGBO.
Our practiceIn our practice, various personal data of yours can be processed. This is necessary for your medical safety, and necessary for financial settlement of the treatment. In addition, processing of personal data may be necessary, for example, to prevent a serious risk to your health or to comply with a legal obligation (for example the mandatory reporting of a contagious disease under the Public Health Act).
Duties of our practiceYour data is collected for specific purposes, for:
- healthcare provision
- effective management and policy
- supporting scientific research, education and information
In principle, no processing takes place for other purposes.
You will be informed that your personal data is being processed. This can be done byyour healthcare provider, but also via a brochure or via our website.
All employees within our practice have committed themselves to dealing with your personal data confidentially.
Your personal data is well protected against unauthorized access.
Your personal data will not be kept longer than is necessary for good care.
For medical data, this retention period is in principle 15 years (from the last treatment), unless longer storage is necessary, for example for the health of yourself or your children. This is at the discretion of the practitioner.
Uw rechten
ou have the following rights:
- The right to know whether and which personal data of yours is being processed.
- The right to inspect and copy that data (as long as this does not compromise the privacy of another person).
- The right to correction, addition or deletion of data if necessary.
- The right to request (partial) destruction of your medical data. This can only be done if the retention of the data is not of significant importance to someone else, or should not be retained on legal grounds
- The right to add a personal statement (of a medical nature) to your file.
- The right to object to the processing of your data in certain cases.
If you wish to exercise your rights, you can let us know verbally or by a written request. Your interests can also be represented by a representative (such as a written representative, or your curator or mentor).
Patient dataThe Medical Agreement Act (WBGO) considers the patient to be an adult from the age of 16. Young people from the age of 16 who want to inspect/copy their medical file, must request this themselves. If the patient is no longer alive, the provision of medical data is permitted if deemed possible that the deceased would not have objected to this or that there are compelling interests to break the healthcare provider's obligation of confidentiality. This decision lies with the healthcare provider.
Provisionof your personal data to third partiesThe employees of our practice have an obligation of confidentiality with your personal data. This means, for example, that the healthcare provider requires your explicit consent before providing your personal data . However, there are some exceptions to this rule. The healthcare provider's duty of confidentiality can be broken based on a legal provision, but also in case of serious danger to your health or that of a third party. In addition, data, if necessary, are exchanged verbally, in writing or digitally with other healthcare providers(for example, the pharmacist who processes a prescription and thus receives data from the treating physician).
Exchange of data Our practice exchanges relevant medical data with the emergency GP post (HAP) through the
Landelijk Schakelpunt (LSP) after you have given specific permission for this. This is safe and reliable. If you have been to the HAP in the evening or during the weekend, it in turn shares an observation message with our practice. Medication data can also be shared with your pharmacy and medical specialists. This concerns the medication that the doctor has prescribed for you, but also any intolerances, contraindications and allergies (ICA data). This is how we, as a general practice, contribute to medication safety.
Transfer of your file
When choosing a new practice, it is important that your new doctor/care provider is aware of your medical history. Your medical history is in your medical file. It is customary for your old doctor/care provider to transfer the file to your new doctor/care provider. The previous doctor/care provider will do this as soon as possible, in any case within one month, after your old doctor/care provider has asked to transfer the file to your new doctor/care provider. Your medical file will then be transferred by your doctor/care provider personally or by registered mail. You can not receive the original file. However, you always have the right to inspect your file and to receive a copy of your file. The file can also be transferred to the new doctor/care provider via email (if possible). Both doctors/caregivers must ensure that their computer and internet connections are sufficiently securedare.