Who we are
Dreamcision is a sleep study interpretation company dedicated to providing fast, accurate, and reliable sleep study analysis. Our website address is: https://dreamcision.com.
Handling of Medical Data and Patient Privacy
At Dreamcision, we take the privacy and security of patient medical data seriously. As a provider of sleep study interpretation services, we receive and process medical records and test results from healthcare providers. All patient data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) in Canada and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the United States, where applicable.
- All medical data sent to us for interpretation is treated as confidential and is only accessed by authorized personnel involved in the interpretation process.
- We do not share patient information with any third party unless required by law or authorized by the referring healthcare provider.
- Reports generated by Dreamcision contain a detailed analysis, summary, and recommendations to assist healthcare providers in patient management. These reports are sent securely to the requesting healthcare provider.
- If additional consultation is requested, our experts may discuss the results directly with the referring physician under strict confidentiality guidelines.
Data Security and Protection Measures
To ensure patient data remains protected, we implement industry-standard security measures, including:
- Secure encryption of transmitted and stored data
- Access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can view patient information
- Secure email or encrypted portals for the transmission of sensitive medical data
- Routine audits and compliance checks to maintain high security standards
Data Retention and Disposal
Medical data provided to us is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the requested service and meet legal or regulatory requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
- Sleep study interpretation reports are typically retained for the duration required by medical record-keeping standards.
- Any patient data that is no longer needed is securely destroyed in compliance with applicable privacy regulations.
Rights of Healthcare Providers and Patients
Referring healthcare providers and patients (if applicable) have the following rights regarding their data:
- The right to request access to the sleep study interpretation report and related data
- The right to request correction of any inaccurate information in the report
- The right to request the deletion of data that is no longer needed, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements
Who We Share Medical Data With
We do not share patient medical data with any third party, except in the following situations:
- With the referring healthcare provider who requested the interpretation
- With authorized healthcare professionals involved in the care of the patient
- If required by law, such as in response to a court order or regulatory inquiry
Third-Party Services and Data Transmission
Our website and services may integrate with third-party services, including secure email and encrypted portals for the transmission of medical data. We ensure that these services comply with applicable privacy and security standards.
Contacting Us About Privacy Concerns
If you have any concerns about how patient data is handled or if you need to request access, corrections, or deletion of data, you can contact us at:
Tel: +1 902 881-2801
Email: admin@dreamcision
Fax: +1 902 881-2802
By using our services, referring healthcare providers acknowledge and agree to the secure handling of medical data in accordance with this privacy policy.
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