🔒 Patient Privacy & Confidentiality Policy
Noor Clinic
🎯 Purpose
To protect the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of all patients and to ensure that personal and medical information is handled securely and ethically at Noor Clinic.
👤 Patient Information Collection
📝 Only necessary personal and medical information is collected
📞 Information may include name, age, gender, contact details, and medical history
📋 Data is collected during registration, consultation, diagnosis, and treatment
🔐 Confidentiality of Medical Records
📁 All patient medical records are kept strictly confidential
🔒 Records are stored securely in physical and/or digital form
👩⚕️ Access is limited only to authorized doctors and clinic staff
👀 Use of Patient Information
🩺 Patient data is used solely for diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and billing
📊 Information may be used for internal clinical review or quality improvement
❌ Patient data is never sold or misused
🤝 Information Sharing
🔄 Patient information is shared only with the patient or authorized attendants
📝 Disclosure to third parties occurs only with patient consent or legal requirement
⚖️ Information may be shared when required by law or public health authorities
📱 Digital Data & Communication
💻 Digital records are protected with appropriate security measures
📩 Communication via phone, SMS, WhatsApp, or email is used only for medical purposes
⚠️ Patients are advised to safeguard shared digital links and reports
👶 Privacy for Children & Dependents
🧒 Information of minors is shared only with parents or legal guardians
👪 Attendants are responsible for protecting dependent patient information
🛡 Patient Rights
✔ Patients have the right to privacy and confidentiality
🗂 Patients may request access to their medical records as per clinic policy
✋ Patients may withdraw consent for non-essential information sharing
🏥 Clinic Responsibilities
👨⚕️ Clinic staff are trained to maintain confidentiality at all times
🚫 Unauthorized access, sharing, or disclosure is strictly prohibited
🔄 Regular review of privacy practices is conducted
⚠️ Policy Limitations
🚑 In emergencies, essential information may be shared to protect patient safety
⚖️ Legal obligations may override confidentiality when required
✅ Acceptance of Policy
By registering or receiving treatment at Noor Clinic, patients agree to this Patient Privacy & Confidentiality Policy
