. NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. This notice is in effect from 1/1/2003 until further notice.

As a patient you have the right to adequate notice of the uses and disclosures of your protected health information. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act Dr. Chin's office can use your protected health information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. a) Treatment- We may release your health information to a physician or other health care provider providing treatment to you. b) Payment- We may use your health information to obtain payment from insurance companies for services we provide to you. c) Health care operations- Your information may be disclosed during audits of the quality of care we provide, or during accreditation, certification, or licensing procedures.

Emergency Situations- In an emergency situation we may disclose your health information to a family member or other people responsible for your care using our professional judgement.

Marketing- We will not use your health information for any marketing purposes or share it with others for the purpose of marketing.

Required by Law- We may also disclose your health information when we are required to do so by law: if we suspect you are a victim of abuse or neglect or other crimes, or if necessary to avert a serious threat to you or other people's health or safety.

National Security-We may disclose health information of armed forces personnel to military authorities under certain circumstances. We may disclose health information to authorized federal officials required for national security activities.

Appointment Reminders- We may disclose your health information to provide you with appointment reminders via phone, e-mail, or letter.

Your Rights as a Patient- You have the right to restrict the disclosure of your protected health information (in writing). Any uses of your health information not mentioned above will require your written authorization. -You have the right to inspect and copy your health information. -You have the right to a copy of this notice of privacy practices. -You have the right to receive confidential communications regarding your health information.

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information. We are required to abide by the terms of this notice. Any changes in these policies will not be in effect until they are posted to this site.

Contact Information- For further information about our privacy policies please contact Dr. Chin at: 840 W. Dana St. Mountain View, CA 94041 (650) 567-9828