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The people who work at BJC HealthCare hospitals
are committed to protecting your privacy. Of
course, we need to communicate with you and
your health-care team about your health situation
to provide the best medical care possible. But,
we only will share your health information with
people who need to know, or friends or family
you have designated.
New federal laws ensure the privacy of your
health information. BJC HealthCare hospitals
adhere to these laws, as well as to a set of BJC
Privacy Standards. In addition, we train our employees about the importance
of patient privacy and what their specific duties are under the BJC Privacy
Standards.
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One way you can help maintain your privacy is by sharing your personal information
only with designated hospital employees. Ask to see identification if you are unsure if
someone is an authorized hospital employee. You should be especially careful about
offering personal information to people you don’t know or can’t identify. For example,
while you are in the hospital, no one will call you on the phone to request
personal information.
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BJC HealthCare hopes this has provided you and your family with useful
information about our commitment to patient safety and health-care quality, and
the role you can play in aiding your recovery. The doctors, nurses and other
health professionals of BJC HealthCare offer their pact and promise that we will
do all we can to answer your questions and ensure that your health-care
experience with us is a positive one. |
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