Privacy Statement

Ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and medical information is of utmost importance in my practice. It's not only essential for providing you with the best possible care but also a legal requirement under the Dutch "Wet op de Geneeskundige Behandelingsovereenkomst" (WGBO), which governs the provision of healthcare services. Your medical dossier includes notes about your health condition, details of examinations and treatments, and any information that is crucial for your care. With your explicit consent, I may also request information from other healthcare providers, such as your general practitioner, if it is relevant to your treatment.

Rest assured that I take extensive measures to protect your privacy, including:

Careful Handling of Your Data: I handle your personal and medical data with the utmost care.
Strict Access Control: Only authorized healthcare professionals, such as myself, have access to your dossier. I am legally bound by professional confidentiality, ensuring that your information remains confidential.

Additionally, the information in your dossier may be used for the following purposes:

Informing Other Healthcare Providers: If necessary, I may share your information with other healthcare providers, but only with your explicit consent.
Covering During Absences: In cases where I am temporarily unavailable, another healthcare professional may access your information to provide necessary care.
Anonymous Use for Professional Review: Your data may be used in an anonymized form for professional review among peers.
Financial Administration: A small portion of your data is used for financial administration purposes, allowing me to create invoices for services provided.

I retain the data in your client dossier for 20 years, as required by legal regulations. Your privacy and the confidentiality of your information are of the utmost importance to me. If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please feel free to contact me.

Privacy on the Healthcare Invoice:
The healthcare invoice I provide contains the necessary information required for processing claims with your health insurance provider. This information typically includes:

Your name, address, and residence
Your client reference number
Your date of birth
The treatment date
A concise description of the treatment (e.g., "naturopathic treatment" or "psychosocial consultation")
The cost of the treatment

I want to reassure you that I handle your personal data with the utmost care and take all necessary steps to protect your privacy.
If you have any questions regarding the processing of your data or about the healthcare invoice, please don't hesitate to contact me. Your trust in my care is paramount, and I'm here to address any concerns or inquiries you may have.