Privacy Policy

Who this policy applies to

This policy applies to personal and health information collected by Dr Guy Fisher in the course of providing specialist gynaecology, fertility, surgical, and ultrasound services.

Dr Guy Fisher provides care within Fertility Associates Auckland and other accredited facilities. Information may be stored within approved clinical systems used at those facilities.

What information is collected

We may collect the following information:

Personal information

• Name

• Date of birth

• Contact details (address, phone, email)

• NHI number

• GP and referrer details

• Health insurer details (if applicable)

Health information

• Medical history

• Surgical history

• Medication history

• Investigation results (blood tests, imaging, pathology)

• Ultrasound findings

• Fertility treatment details

• Clinical notes and correspondence

• Any other information relevant to your care

We may also collect information from:

• Your GP or referring clinician

• Other specialists involved in your care

• Laboratories and imaging providers

• Hospitals and surgical facilities

• You directly

Why we collect your information

Your information is collected for the purpose of:

• Assessing and diagnosing your condition

• Providing medical and surgical treatment

• Planning fertility care

• Performing and reporting ultrasound examinations

• Coordinating care with other healthcare providers

• Meeting legal and professional obligations

• Processing payments and insurance claims

• Quality assurance and clinical audit

We only collect information that is necessary for these purposes.

How your information is stored

Your information is stored securely in electronic medical record systems used by Dr Guy Fisher and/or Fertility Associates.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from:

• Loss

• Unauthorised access

• Disclosure

• Misuse

Access to your information is restricted to authorised staff involved in your care.

Health information is retained in accordance with New Zealand legal requirements.

Who your information may be shared with

Your information may be shared with:

• Your GP or referring clinician

• Other specialists involved in your care

• Fertility Associates clinical and administrative staff

• Hospitals and surgical facilities

• Laboratories and diagnostic providers

• Health insurers (with your consent)

• ACC (where applicable)

We will not share your information for marketing purposes.

We will not disclose your information overseas unless:

• It is necessary for your care; and

• Appropriate privacy protections are in place as required by New Zealand law.

Your rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

• Request access to your health information

• Request correction of your information

• Be informed about how your information is used

To request access or correction, please contact us using the details below.

We will respond to requests in accordance with statutory timeframes.

Website information

When you visit our website, limited technical information (such as browser type or IP address) may be collected automatically for website functionality and analytics purposes.

This information does not identify you personally unless you submit information via a contact form.

If you choose to submit an enquiry via the website, the information you provide will be used to respond to your enquiry and may be incorporated into your clinical record if you become a patient.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how your information has been handled, you may contact:

Dr Guy Fisher
Email: [Insert email address]
Phone: [Insert phone number]

If your concern is not resolved, you may contact:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner
www.privacy.org.nz

Updates to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this website.