Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Let’s Talk Psychiatry

At Let’s Talk Psychiatry, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our patients and their personal health information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws and regulations. 

Information We Collect 

We collect personal health information about our patients through a variety of sources, including but not limited to: 

  • Information you provide to us during appointments, such as your medical history, current symptoms, and other health-related information 

  • Information from other healthcare providers, such as referrals, lab results, and imaging reports 

  • Information from insurance providers, such as insurance eligibility and coverage information 

  • Information from other sources with your consent or as permitted by law 

How We Use and Disclose Your Information 

We use and disclose your personal health information for the following purposes: 

  • Treatment: We may use and disclose your information to provide you with medical treatment and coordinate your care with other healthcare providers. 

  • Payment: We may use and disclose your information to obtain payment for services we provide to you. 

  • Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your information for healthcare operations purposes, such as quality improvement and staff training. 

  • Other Purposes: We may use and disclose your information for other purposes as permitted by law or with your consent. 

We may also disclose your information to third parties as required by law or to protect the health and safety of you or others. 

Your Rights 

As a patient of Let’s Talk Psychiatry, you have the following rights regarding your personal health information: 

  • Right to Access: You have the right to access and receive a copy of your personal health information. 

  • Right to Amend: You have the right to request that we amend your personal health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete. 

  • Right to Restrict Disclosure: You have the right to request that we restrict the disclosure of your personal health information. 

  • Right to Request Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you in a certain way or at a certain location to protect your privacy. 

  • Right to File a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your personal health information, please contact us at:

Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes to this policy on our website or by other means as required by law. 

Effective Date 

This privacy policy is effective as of March 20, 2023.