Privacy Policy

Protecting Your Personal & Health Information

At Oakden Medical Centre, we understand that healthcare relies on trust. Personal and health information is highly sensitive and we are committed to ensuring it is handled with care, confidentiality and professionalism at every stage of your healthcare journey. Our privacy practices are designed to protect patient information while supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare services.

Our Commitment To Privacy

Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients is a fundamental part of the care we provide. We understand that personal and health information is highly sensitive and are committed to managing all information responsibly, securely and in accordance with Australian privacy legislation. Our doctors, nurses, allied health providers and administration team are trained to handle patient information professionally, with access restricted to authorised personnel where appropriate. Through secure systems, responsible information management and prompt responses to privacy enquiries, we aim to ensure every patient can feel confident that their personal information is protected throughout every stage of their healthcare journey. To provide safe, effective and personalised healthcare services, Oakden Medical Centre may collect a range of personal and health information relevant to your care. This may include contact details, date of birth, Medicare and health fund information, emergency contacts, medical history, medications, test results, specialist reports and other healthcare records. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information helps our healthcare team deliver coordinated care, support informed clinical decision-making and provide continuity of care, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of healthcare and support.

Protecting Your Information

  • Secure electronic medical records systems

  • Password-protected computer networks and software

  • Restricted staff access to patient information

  • Confidentiality obligations for all team members

  • Regular security reviews and system monitoring

Your Rights & Access Requests

  • Identity verification requirements

  • Written access request submission

  • Administrative processing procedures

  • Secure document management and record handling

  • Guidance and support from our team throughout the process

We Take Your Privacy Seriously

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the management of your personal information or believe your privacy has been compromised, please contact our team. We are committed to investigating privacy concerns fairly, respectfully and in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. If you would like further information about how your personal information is collected, stored or managed, our team is here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

We collect personal and health information to provide safe, effective and personalised healthcare services.

Yes. Patient information is managed securely and accessed only by authorised healthcare professionals and staff involved in your care.

Patients may request access to their health records in accordance with relevant privacy legislation and practice procedures.

Information may be shared with specialists, hospitals, allied health providers or other healthcare professionals involved in your care, with your consent or where permitted by law.

We use secure electronic medical record systems, restricted access controls and confidentiality protocols to protect patient information.

Patients are encouraged to contact Oakden Medical Centre directly regarding any privacy concerns or questions.

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Starts Here

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