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Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery, LLC Patient Privacy Notice

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

If you have questions about this notice or want more information, please contact our Privacy Officer at 636-812-4300. The effective date of this notice is July 1, 2019.

We provide services entirely on a self-pay basis. We do not engage in any electronic transactions with health plans and, therefore, we are not a “covered entity” as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, and its implementing regulations found at 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 to 164 (“HIPAA”). As such, we are not subject to HIPAA requirements.

We take the privacy and security of our patients’ information seriously and provide this Notice to inform you of how we will use and disclose your information, consistent with ethical medical practice and requirements under Missouri law. To help you understand how we will use and disclose your information we have put the different uses and disclosures into categories and give examples of each. All of the ways we use or disclose your information will fit into one of the categories listed below, but we cannot list all of the uses and discloses in each category.

We may use and disclose your health information for certain functions related to your healthcare:

  • Treatment. We may use and disclose your information to provide you with medical treatment and services. Your information may be disclosed to individuals and facilities providing care to you. These individuals and facilities need your information to provide care, and to coordinate and provide services (such as prescriptions, lab tests, meals, and x-rays). Please note that the medical facilities where your care is provided may have separate policies and procedures regarding how they use and disclose your information. Please contact your healthcare facility with any questions regarding their policies.
  • Payment. We may use and disclose your information to receive payment for the services and treatment provided to you. For example, if you pay for services by credit card, our office information and the amount paid will be disclosed to your credit card company for purposes of processing the payment.
  • Health Care Operations. We may use and disclose your information for health care operation purposes. Health care operations includes review of the care you receive for quality assessment, educational, business planning, and compliance plan purposes. For example, we may discuss outcomes of your procedure with the healthcare facility where services are performed in order to evaluate and improve the quality of the services we offer.
  • Appointment Reminders. We may provide appointment reminders to you. You may request in writing that we send reminders to a confidential or alternative address.
  • Treatment Alternatives. We may provide you with information about treatment alternatives and other health related benefits and services.
  • We may provide your information to parties with whom we have a contract to perform some of the functions described above. Where we use a vendor to perform services, we will require that they maintain the privacy and security of your information.

We may also disclose your health information to outside entities without your consent or authorization in the following circumstances as authorized by law:

  • Required by Law. We disclose information as required by law.
  • Public Health Purposes. We disclose information to health agencies as required by law for preventing or controlling disease. Examples are reporting of sexually transmitted, communicable, and infectious diseases.
  • To Prevent a Serious Threat to Health or Safety. We may disclose information about you to law enforcement or an identified victim to prevent a serious threat to your health or safety or the health or safety of another individual or the public.
  • Research. Your information may be used by or disclosed to researchers for research approved by a privacy board or an institutional review board.
  • Health Oversight Activities. Your health information may be disclosed to governmental agencies and boards for investigations, audits, licensing, and compliance purposes.
  • Judicial and Administrative Proceedings. We may be required to disclose your health information to a court or for an administrative proceeding, consistent with the obligations of a court order, subpoena, or similar legal process.
  • Law Enforcement Activities. We may be required to disclose your information as required by law for certain law enforcement activities.
  • Deceased Individual. We may disclose information for the identification of the body or to determine the cause of death.
  • Military and Veterans. If you are a member of the armed forces we may release information about you as required by military command authorities. We may also release information about foreign military personnel to the appropriate foreign military authority.
  • Inmates. If you are an inmate of a correctional institution or under the custody of a law enforcement official. This release must be necessary (1) for the institution to provide you with health care; (2) to protect your health and safety or the health and safety of others; or (3) for the safety or security of the correctional institution.
  • Organ and Tissue Donation. If you are an organ donor, we may release your medical information to organizations that handle organ procurement or organ, eye or tissue transplantation or to an organ bank, as necessary to facilitate organ or tissue donation.
  • Workers’ Compensation. We may release medical information about you for workers’ compensation or similar programs.
  • Specialized Governmental Functions. We may release information about you to authorized Federal officials for intelligence, counterintelligence, and other national security activities authorized by law.

We will give you the opportunity to object to the following uses and disclosure of your information:

  • Individuals Involved in Care. We may tell your friends, relatives and other caretakers limited information which is relevant to their involvement in your care.
  • Disaster Relief. We may disclose information about you to public or private agencies for disaster relief purposes.

Except as provided above, we will obtain your written authorization prior to disclosure of your information for any other purpose. Specifically, written authorization is required prior to the disclosure of your information:

Where a disclosure is made under your written authorization, you have the right to revoke the authorization at any time. Revocation of an authorization must be in writing. The revocation is effective as of the date you provide it to us and does not affect any prior disclosures made under the authorization.

If a state or federal law provides additional restrictions or protections to your information, we will comply with the most stringent requirement.

Your Rights

  • You have the right to obtain a copy of your medical record. To inspect and copy your medical record a request must be made in writing to our office. We may charge a fee for the copy of your information.
  • You have the right to request a paper copy of this Notice.
  • You have the right to be notified in the event of a breach to your personal information, consistent with obligations under Missouri law.

Changes

We may change the terms of this Notice and the revised Notice will apply to all health information in our possession. If we revise this Notice, a copy of the revised Notice will be posted on our website and a copy may be requested from our Privacy Officer at the number listed at the beginning of this form.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated you may contact our Privacy Officer at the number at the beginning of this Notice.

Real Patients, Real Stories

All the staff members were friendly and inviting. Dr. Gurley was kind, efficient, and addressed all my concerns and questions.

Sarah Esmeralda

Everyone in the office is both friendly & professional and Dr. Gurley is the best!

Jenita Meier

I would never go anyplace else to have cosmetic procedures. Dr. Gurley is a skilled artist and an amazing person. Her staff is top notch…. I give a shout out to Kristen! I love these people!

Tracy Fowler

Great staff, great doctor! Everything was explained to me in complete detail. The doctor was very knowledgeable, and put a lot of thought into her answers. I am excited to move forward with this practice. Thank you

Beth Klepper

My admiration of Dr. Gurley comes from her years of experience meeting patients requests. She has such a friendly and supportive staff as part of her team which adds the confidence you’re looking for in a doctor.

Linda Young

Dr. Gurley is the best of the best. I am beyond thrilled at the results of my surgery as well as the care and kindness I received from her team.

Olivia Blissett

I couldn’t be more thrilled with my experience! First and foremost, Dr. Gurley’s Beautiful work and the care of both her and her staff has given me throughout has been five star excellent!

Patricia Shannon

I am a long time patient of Dr. Gurley’s and recently consulted with her about a facial scar that I was unhappy with. As always, she exceeded my expectations and I could not be happier with the results. Dr. Gurley and her staff are amazing and made me feel very comfortable. Truly the best.

Heather C

I am so happy with my results. I had a few consultations around St Louis, and felt the most comfortable with Dr. Gurley. Her staff is amazing and made me feel extremely comfortable and confident. Dr Gurley truly is an artist. I love my shape again! Thank you for everything!!

Sarah Mosby

Fantastic! I only wish I had done it sooner. Dr. Gurley and her entire staff are professional and caring.

Amy Weber

If you’re looking for a superb surgeon and an artist Dr. Gurley is the best of both. My work has allowed me to see the results of plastic surgeons across the country. Dr. Gurley is superior. As a bonus, her staff is also outstanding.

Kathryn Kiefer

Getting a surgery is not always the easiest process and can sometimes be scary, but Dr. Gurley and her team made it enjoyable and educational. I love coming back in for my check ups to see everyone’s beautiful smiling faces and positive attitude. If you’re ever thinking of surgery please only go here...

Kelsey Heget

I absolutely loved everyone there. They were so kind and made me feel so comfortable throughout the process. Doctor Gurley and her nurse Christin.(I think that’s how you spell it) were so welcoming and very informative and sweet to me. Doctor Gurley walked me through every step to make me feel the best about my procedure and was very supportive. Looking forward to surgery!!

anna clark

Dr. Gurley is amazing..I couldn't be happier with the outcome of my surgery. I absolutely love the results. Her and the staff are amazing. They made feel so comfortable through the whole process. I am so glad I chose her to do my procedures. Thank you Dr. Gurley and your staff.

Carol Chadwick

Dr. Gurley and her staff are truly incredible! Dr. Gurley is an artist, and I couldn’t be happier with the results of my filler and Daxxify. I felt so relaxed throughout the appointment, and I so appreciate the care Kristen took with me. My marionette lines were deepening because I sleep on my stomach, and I was nervous to try filler...

Alla Ravicovich

Dr. Gurley is so thoughtful and thorough and her staff are kind, discreet and very knowledgeable. There is no one in the area to compare!

Maso

Dr. Gurley is gifted in knowing the right aesthetics for each individual. Being extremely cautious in her approach she is able to dial back the clock gracefully. Her staff is extremely skilled and knowledgeable about their own role in achieving the best results. Thank you, Dr. Gurley!

Kathleen Long

Dr. Gurley and her team are absolutely exceptional! Their level of care and expertise is unparalleled. From the precision and artistry demonstrated during surgery to the impeccable post-operative attention, I couldn't be more impressed. Dr. Gurley's skill is truly superior, and her staff is incredibly kind and supportive. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking the highest quality care.

Victoria Holland

Very nice facility and excellent staff. Dr. Gurley's skincare products are amazing. Highly recommended!

Kristin M.

Best practice Wonderful staff Love Dr. Gurley’s approach!!

Erin Scudieri