SOMNOCARE PRIVACY POLICY
Somnocare takes all reasonable measures to operate in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988, the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA) and the Australia Department of Health guidelines.
These acts and guidelines provide a framework that governs how medical and health services collect and use your personal and health records.
Collection of your information:
We must collect necessary personal and medical information to properly treat you. This information may include, but not be limited to:
Personal and family medical histories
Ethnicity background
Contact details
Medicare and health fund details
Account and billing information
This information will typically be collected directly from you, however Somnocare may also collect related medical records from other health providers who have been, or are currently involved in your holistic healthcare. These may include general practitioners, medical specialists, hospitals or allied health professionals. In the unlikely event you are unable to provide necessary health information (i.e. in emergency situations) we may request information from your nominated next of kin, or other immediate family members (unless, at a prior occasion, you have notified us otherwise).
To read Somnocare's full privacy policies and terms and conditions please click here.
Payments:
Unless a prior arrangment has been made, any payments are to be made in full either before, or on the day of your appointment. Administrative and processing fees may apply to any outstanding accounts over 14 days, while unpaid accounts exceeding 30 days may require debt collection.