Patient Confidentiality Agreement
Dr. Abhishek Bhalotia United Super Specialty Hospital & Trauma Centre, Gondia
Effective Date: 21/04/2025
1. Purpose
This agreement outlines the commitment of Dr. Abhishek Bhalotia and all associated medical staff and administrative personnel to maintain the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patient information as part of professional medical ethics and applicable legal standards.
2. Scope
This agreement applies to all:
- Patients treated at United Super Specialty Hospital & Trauma Centre
- Visitors using the website: [www.abhishekbhalotia.com]
- Medical records, consultation details, diagnostic reports, and treatment plans
- Staff, consultants, interns, and third-party vendors handling patient data
3. Confidential Information
“Confidential Information” refers to all personal, medical, or health-related data provided by the patient or generated during treatment. This includes but is not limited to:
- Name, age, contact details
- Medical history, diagnoses, treatments, prescriptions
- Surgical procedures (e.g., robotic joint replacement)
- Laboratory and imaging reports
- Consultation records, voice or video recordings
- Billing, insurance, and payment data
4. Our Commitment to Patient Privacy
We commit to:
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all personal and health information
- Access patient data only when necessary for clinical or administrative purposes
- Store all records securely, using encrypted systems wherever applicable
- Ensure that data is shared only with authorized healthcare professionals directly involved in the patient’s care
- Use data for research or educational purposes only in anonymized or aggregated form, with patient consent where required
5. Your Rights as a Patient
As a patient, you have the right to:
- Know what personal and medical information is being collected and why
- Access your medical records upon request
- Request corrections to any inaccurate data
- Withdraw consent for data usage (except where retention is legally mandated)
- Request that your information not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law
6. Exceptions to Confidentiality
We may disclose your information without prior consent only under the following circumstances:
- If required by court order or governmental authority
- In cases where disclosure is necessary to prevent serious harm to you or others
- For mandatory disease reporting, as required under public health laws
- To comply with insurance and medical audit regulations (while ensuring minimum necessary disclosure)
7. Digital & Online Confidentiality
For patients interacting via our website, email, or teleconsultation platforms:
- All digital interactions are protected by secure protocols (e.g., SSL encryption)
- We do not sell or share data for marketing purposes
- Cookies may be used to improve website performance, but sensitive data is never collected without consent
8. Breach Protocol
In the unlikely event of a data breach:
- You will be informed promptly if your personal health information is compromised
- Immediate corrective action will be taken to address the issue
- The breach will be reported to relevant authorities, as per Indian laws
9. Acknowledgment
By seeking consultation or treatment from Dr. Abhishek Bhalotia or using this website, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood this agreement
- You consent to the use of your health information in accordance with this policy
- You may reach out at any time to clarify how your data is being used
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these terms:
Email: dr.abhishekbhalotia@gmail.com
Phone: +91 90907 78090
Address: United Superspeciality Hospital And Trauma Centre, Behind Nirmal Theatre, Shastri Ward, Gondia, 441601
