Notice of Privacy Practices

Your Rights

As a client, you have the right to:

• Request a copy of your health records
• Request corrections to your health information
• Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
• Request confidential communications
• Receive an accounting of disclosures
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

Our Responsibilities

We are required to:

• Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)
• Provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
• Notify you if a breach of your unsecured PHI occurs
• Follow the terms of this notice currently in effect

Uses and Disclosures of Your Information

We may use and disclose your health information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations without your written authorization. Other uses and disclosures require your written authorization, except in specific circumstances outlined in our full Notice (such as emergencies, court orders, or mandatory reporting requirements).

Psychotherapy Notes

Psychotherapy notes receive additional protection under HIPAA. We will not disclose psychotherapy notes without your written authorization, except in limited circumstances as permitted by law.

Minors

Parents/guardians of minor children generally have access to their child's health records. However, Minnesota law provides certain privacy protections for minors in specific circumstances. We will discuss confidentiality expectations at the start of treatment.

Full Notice

To request a complete copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact us at hello@specthrivewbh.com or request one at your next appointment.

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Questions or Complaints

If you have questions about this notice or wish to file a complaint, please contact:

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.