Notice of Privacy Practices
Your Privacy Matters
At Skyn Lab, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal health information. This Notice describes how your information may be used, disclosed, and safeguarded, as well as your rights regarding your health information.
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
Treatment
We may use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, and manage your care, including consultations, treatments, prescriptions, referrals, and communications regarding your treatment plan.
Payment Processing
We may use information necessary to process payments for services and products purchased at Skyn Lab.
Healthcare Operations
We may use your information for business operations such as quality improvement, staff training, compliance, credentialing, licensing requirements, and administrative activities necessary to operate our practice.
Appointment Reminders & Patient Communication
We may contact you by phone, text message, email, or mail regarding appointment reminders, follow-up care, treatment recommendations, product orders, or other information related to your care.
As Required by Law
We may disclose information when required by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, court orders, or public health requirements.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your medical records.
- Obtain a copy of your health information.
- Request corrections to your health information.
- Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.
- Request confidential communications.
- Receive a copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices.
Certain requests may be subject to legal and regulatory limitations.
Photography & Marketing
Your privacy is important to us. Skyn Lab will not use your photographs, treatment results, testimonials, or identifying information for marketing purposes without your written consent.
Separate authorization is required before any patient photographs or treatment results are shared publicly.
Our Responsibilities
Skyn Lab is required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information, provide you with this notice, and notify you if a breach of unsecured protected health information occurs.
We are committed to protecting your information and following the privacy practices outlined in this notice.
Questions
If you have questions regarding our privacy practices or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our office. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal health information.