Your Privacy at Eastern Health

Eastern Health - Protecting Your Privacy pamphlet

Department of Health- Privacy pamphlet

Eastern Health respects and is committed to protecting the privacy of every individual.

We are required by law to ensure that all personal and health information pertaining to patients and staff remains confidential. Eastern Health complies with all legislation relating to privacy and confidentiality.

In addition, Eastern Health staff are bound by Eastern Health’s strict privacy and confidentiality policies, as well as professional code of conduct or ethics.

Eastern Health will only collect information that is necessary to provide health care and perform related health services functions. Your information may be used or disclosed to enable Eastern Health to provide you with health care and treatment. Health professionals involved in your care and treatment have access to, and can use, your health information to provide you with the best possible care.

Your information may also be used for purposes related to your health care and treatment, to provide you with the best possible care.

More information on the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner

Information on My Health Record at Eastern Health