For certain health information, you can tell me your choices about what I share. If you have a clear preference for how I share your information in the situations described below, talk to me. Tell me what you want me to do, and I will follow your instructions.
In these cases, you have both the right and choice to tell me to:
In these cases I never share your information unless you give me written permission:
In the case of fundraising:
Share information with your family, close friends, or others involved in your care
Share information in a disaster relief situation
Include your information in a hospital directory
If you are not able to tell me your preference, for example if you are unconscious, I may go ahead and share your information if I believe it is in your best interest. I may also share your information when needed to lessen a serious and imminent threat to health or safety.
Marketing purposes
Sale of your information
Most sharing of psychotherapy notes
I will never contact you for fundraising efforts