Privacy Policy

Plaza Psychology & Psychiatry requires all clinical and administrative staff to protect confidential information. Confidential information that identifies you and your treatment is called Protected Health Information (PHI). We never give out PHI except in very specific circumstances in which we are legally obligated, or at your request.

In response to the new Federal Privacy Regulations, Plaza Psychology & Psychiatry has created this summary of our Privacy Policies.

If you would like a complete copy of our policies, please ask at the reception desk.

  • We will collect and use PHI as allowed by state and federal laws.

  • We will share PHI within our practice when necessary.

  • We will share PHI within our practice and outside of our practice with your written authorization.

  • We will not release your PHI for any reason other than those listed above unless compelled by law (for instance, if we have emergent concerns for your safety).

  • We may use your PHI to remind you of appointments at the address and telephone numbers you have provided us.

  • Although our practice legally “owns” your mental health record, you have a right to request a copy. We will charge a $25.00 fee for copying. You have a right to request an amendment to the mental health record if you believe information is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • When we release the information from your mental health record, we will keep a record of each authorization. Routine releases of information for your treatment, payment for your treatment, or for efficient operation of our practice will not always be recorded.

  • The clinical and administrative staff of our practice must adhere to this policy. Our practice will not tolerate violations of this policy. Violation of this policy is grounds for disciplinary action.

  • Our practice may revise this privacy policy at any time. Any revisions will be effective upon the release of a revised privacy policy and will be made available to patients upon request.

  • A complete copy of our Privacy Policy is made available at your first appointment