Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Receive a copy of this Privacy Notice.
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Request a restriction of the use of your health care information unless it is in conflict of providing you with the health care you need or in the event of an emergency situation. WGH will review each restriction request, but reserves the right to deny any restriction request received.
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Make reasonable requests to receive communications about your health care at an alternate address or by means other than by mail.
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Request in writing to review and/or photocopy your health care information.
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Request changes to your health care information. Such requests must be made in writing.
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Know who has received your health care information for purposes other than treatment, payment, and operations of the hospital, and for what purpose, with some exceptions as defined by law.
Normally, we will require your signed authorization before disclosing your medical information outside the hospital, unless it is required by law. You may revoke your permission to release confidential information at any time. The hospital abides by the terms of this notice and reserves the right to make changes to this notice and to make the new notice provisions effective for all the protected health information maintained by the hospital. Any revised notices will be available at the point of service.
If you believe your rights to privacy have been violated, you may file a complaint with our privacy officer or notify the US Department of Health & Human Services. All complaints will be investigated. No action will be taken against you for filing a complaint with the hospital.
Where to Mail a Complaint
Attn: Privacy Officer
Warren General Hospital
Two Crescent Park West
PO Box 68
Warren, PA 16368