I understand that, under the health insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), I have certain rights to privacy regarding my protected health information. I understand that this information can and will be used to:

• Conduct, plan and direct my treatment and follow-up among the multiple healthcare providers who may be involved in that treatment directly and indirectly.
• Obtain payment from third-party payers.
• Conduct normal healthcare operations such as quality assessments and physician certifications.

I have been informed by you of your Notice of Privacy Practices containing a more complete description of the uses and disclosures of my health information. I have been given the right to review such Notice of Privacy Practices prior to signing this consent. I understand that this organization has the right to change its notice of Privacy Practices from time to time and that i may contact this organization at any time at the address below to obtain a current copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices.

I understand that i may request in writing that you restrict how my private information is user or disclosed to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations. i also understand you are not required to agree to my requested restrictions, but if you do agree then you are bound to abide by such restrictions.

I understand that i may request in writing that you restrict how my private information is user or disclosed to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations. i also understand you are not required to agree to my requested restrictions, but if you do agree then you are bound to abide by such restrictions.

I understand that i may revoke this consent in writing at any time, except to the extent that you have taken action relying on this consent.