The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the new law for the protection of privacy and personal data. Under this law, organizations that handle personal data have certain obligations, and the person whose data is being processed has certain rights. In addition to this general law, specific rules apply to privacy in healthcare. These rules are set out, among other places, in the Medical Treatment Contracts Act (WGBO). This privacy policy is intended to inform you about your rights and our obligations under the GDPR and the WGBO.

At our general practice, various personal data about you may be processed. This is necessary to provide you with proper medical care and for the financial settlement of the treatment. Processing may also be necessary, for example, to combat a serious threat to your health or to comply with a legal obligation (for example, the mandatory reporting of a contagious disease under the Public Health Act).

Under the GDPR, General Practice Admiralengracgt is responsible for processing personal data within the practice. The practice complies with the resulting obligations as follows: Your data is collected for specific purposes: for healthcare provision; for efficient management and policy; to support scientific research, education, and information. In principle, no processing takes place for other purposes. This privacy statement informs you that your personal data is being processed. This may also be done by your healthcare provider. All employees at General Practice de Makroon are committed to handling your personal data confidentially. Your personal data is properly secured against unauthorized access. Your personal data will not be retained longer than necessary for proper healthcare provision. For medical data, this retention period is generally 15 years (from the last treatment), unless longer retention is necessary, for example, for the health of yourself or your children. This is at the discretion of the practitioner.

You, as a patient, have the following rights: The right to know whether and which personal data of yours is being processed. The right to access and obtain a copy of that data (provided it does not harm the privacy of another person). The right to correct, supplement, or delete data if necessary. The right to request (partial) destruction of your medical data. This can only be granted if retaining the data is not of significant importance to another person and the data is not required to be retained by law. The right to add your own (medical) statement to your file. The right to object to the processing of your data in certain cases. If you wish to exercise your rights, you can inform Huisartsenpraktijk de Makroon verbally or in writing using a request form. Your interests can also be represented by a representative (such as a written representative, your guardian, or your mentor).

Please note that, according to the law, medical data is generally retained for a maximum of fifteen years. You will help us locate your file and protect your privacy by completing the form as completely as possible. The information you provide will be treated strictly confidentially. Admiralengracht General Practice is not liable for errors in postal delivery. If you prefer to collect the file in person or through an authorized representative, you can indicate this on the form. Patient Information: Please provide the information of the person to whom the medical file pertains. The Medical Contracts Act (WBGO) considers a patient to be an adult from the age of 16. Young people aged 16 and over who wish to inspect/receive a copy of their medical file must submit the request themselves. If the patient is no longer alive, the provision of medical data is permitted if it can be assumed that the deceased would not have objected, or if there are compelling reasons to breach the healthcare provider's duty of confidentiality. This decision rests with the healthcare provider.

The staff at Admiralengracht General Practice are obligated to treat your personal data confidentially. This means, for example, that the healthcare provider requires your explicit consent to share your personal data. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Legal requirements may breach the healthcare provider's duty of confidentiality, but also when there is a serious risk to your health or that of a third party. Furthermore, recorded data may be exchanged verbally, in writing, or digitally with other healthcare providers, if necessary (for example, the pharmacist who processes a prescription and thus receives information from the general practitioner).

In the near future, after you have given your explicit consent, the Admiralengracht General Practice will securely and reliably exchange relevant medical data with the out-of-hours GP service (HAP). If you visited the HAP in the evening or on the weekend, they will in turn share a follow-up report with the GP practice. This way, the GP knows exactly what symptoms you had at the HAP and what action was taken as a result. Medication data can also be shared with your pharmacy and your treating medical specialists. This includes the medication prescribed by your GP, as well as any intolerances, contraindications, and allergies (ICA data). Other prescribers and providers of medication can take this into account. In this way, as a general practice, we contribute to medication safety.

When you choose a new GP, it's important that your new GP is aware of your medical history. Your medical history is stored in your patient file. It's customary for your previous GP to transfer the file to your new GP. They will do this as soon as possible, but at least within one month of you requesting their transfer. Your GP will then transfer your medical file in person or by registered mail. You will not receive the original file. However, you always have the right to inspect your file and request a copy. The file can also be transferred to your new GP via email (if possible). Both GPs must ensure that their computers and internet connections are sufficiently secure.

Do you have a question or complaint? For example, about who we share data with or how we handle your medical information? Your GP will be happy to discuss this with you.