Privacy
Privacy and patient information.
Southern Ultrasound respects patient privacy and handles personal information carefully as part of appointment booking, diagnostic imaging and communication with referrers.
Patient information
Use the appropriate pathway for clinical information.
Personal and clinical information should only be sent through approved booking, referral and clinical communication pathways. Contact the clinic if you are unsure how to provide referral details or supporting information.
Privacy principles
- Only necessary information is collected
- Clinical details are handled through approved workflows
- Enquiries are managed by authorised clinic staff
- Information is kept only as required for care, administration and legal obligations
- Secure communication methods should be used for sensitive information