Fetuga Medical Clinic – Steinbach
Fetuga Medical Clinic is committed to protecting your personal health information in accordance with Manitoba’s Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal health information when you receive care at our clinic.
Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide safe, effective, and appropriate medical care. This may include:
- Your name, date of birth, address, and contact information
- Manitoba Health registration or insurance information
- Medical history, medications, allergies, immunizations, laboratory results, and consultation notes
- Appointment scheduling and billing information
How We Use Your Information
Your personal health information is used to:
- Provide medical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment
- Coordinate your care with specialists, hospitals, pharmacies, and diagnostic services
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Schedule appointments and communicate with you regarding your care
- Process billing through Manitoba Health or other insurers
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Protecting Your Information
We take your privacy seriously. Your information is protected using secure electronic medical record systems, password-protected access, physical safeguards, and administrative policies designed to prevent unauthorized access. Access to your personal health information is limited to authorized healthcare providers and clinic staff involved in your care.
When We May Share Your Information
Your information is shared only when necessary to provide your healthcare or when required by law. This may include:
- Physicians and other healthcare providers involved in your care
- Pharmacies
- Laboratories and diagnostic imaging services
- Specialists and referral clinics
- Manitoba Health or other insurers
- Public health authorities, where legally required
We do not sell or share your personal health information for marketing or other non-medical purposes.
Your Rights
Under Manitoba’s Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal health information
- Request corrections to your medical record
- Limit or withdraw consent for certain disclosures where permitted by law
- Ask about how your information has been used or disclosed
- Raise concerns regarding the privacy of your personal health information
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal health information is handled, please contact Fetuga Medical Clinic directly.