Authorisation and Consent: The main purpose for collecting this information is to assist in your care and treatment, but there are other related purposes, such as assisting with the administrative aspects of your care and monitoring the quality of patient care, treatment, and health outcomes of our patients. You should note that:
- All personal information collected during your treatment will be filed as part of a medical file and is subject to the provisions of the Health Information Privacy Code, 2020.
- You have the right to access this information and to request changes to personal details.
- Information may be conveyed to other health practitioners in the interest of your treatment.
- Some information collected about you will be forwarded to the Ministry of Health or its agent and to the New Zealand Health Information Service.
- Some information may be used for statistical purposes that will not identify you.
- Under the Privacy Act 2020, Turanga Health requires your permission to collect and hold information about your participation in the services offered by this organisation.