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Taunton Massage Privacy Notice<\/h3>\n
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Taunton Massage is a website created to promote the Massage treatment services we offer at Taunton Chiropractors Centre. Our business (Taunton Chiropractors) is registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner\u2019s Office) and complies with the guidelines set out by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We also abide by a strict professional code of conduct as set out by our main governing body the General Chiropractic Council (GCC).<\/span><\/p>\n

Your information is essential to us providing a professional service to you. We take our responsibilities very seriously and take various steps to ensure we protect your information to keep it safe and confidential.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Basis for Processing Data<\/b><\/p>\n

When you register with the clinic as a new patient we ask you to provide certain personal information. As a business we are responsible for processing and storing this information. Here are the main reasons we collect and use this information:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0\u00a0When you arrive at the clinic we need to know details of the presenting complaint as well as other information about your general health. It\u2019s important that our Massage Therapists have as much information as possible in order to provide you with the best treatment and to assess whether there are any medical contraindications to you being able to receive treatment. In legal terms, the process by which you as a client request Massage care from us and our agreement to provide it constitutes a \u201ccontract\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0\u00a0The GDPR requires that we state our \u201cLegitimate Interest\u201d in collecting this information because trying to provide Massage therapy to you without your health details would compromise our professional code of conduct. In other words in order to provide effective, safe and professional care to you, we need you to answer some questions on the New Patient Form about your health.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0\u00a0You also have \u201cLegitimate Interest\u201d in information from us such as appointment reminders and other communication regarding the health care provided to you by us. Therefore, we collect and use other personal details such as your address, email and telephone number\/s.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0\u00a0Consistent with our role as healthcare professionals, we may also occasionally send you general health information, including articles, newsletters or rehabilitation advice. For example, we may email you a link to a YouTube video with some exercises that would be beneficial to your recovery. This again falls under the category \u201cLegitimate Interest\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    How we store your Information<\/b><\/p>\n

    Once you have completed your New Patient form, one of our reception team will transfer this information onto a Patient Record form. This is a paper form which your Massage Therapist or Sports Therapist will then write his or her notes on during your initial consultation and examination. They will also write clinical notes on this form and attached pages each time you visit the clinic for treatment. Each patient will have a record like this which we call your patient file. This is stored in locked cabinets in the clinic. Information regarding your treatment with us is strictly confidential and we do not store this data electronically.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In addition to paper patient files we will transfer some information onto a database. This is limited to information we use in order to contact you (name, address, email etc.) for appointment reminders and other reasons mentioned above. We also collect and store some data electronically which is non-identifiable but will help us to look at statistics about patient care. For example, pain scores for different complaints at the start and end of a treatment plan. All electronic data is stored on a secure server which is password protected and backed up regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Access to your Information<\/b><\/p>\n

    We do not share information regarding your examination or subsequent treatment with anyone else. In some circumstances you may request that we share medical information, but in order to do this we need your written and signed consent. For example, you may also receive treatment from one of our other team members such as our Chiropractor or Osteopath. In this case your Massage Therapist may discuss your medical case notes in order to further help you in your treatment plan and recovery process.<\/span><\/p>\n

    All clinicians are bound by a strict professional code of conduct which means that any information provided, either in writing or verbally will not be divulged to anyone unless we have your written consent. Occasionally our reception team may handle some patient healthcare information (for example when taking your initial symptoms when you book your first appointment). All our staff members have signed a confidentiality agreement which prevents them from discussing any patient details outside of the clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You have the right to see your patient file at any time. We ask clients to update us if any details have changed (for example change of address or phone number).<\/span><\/p>\n

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    How long we keep for Information<\/b><\/p>\n

    As specified by our Governing Body, the General Chiropractic Council, we have the legal duty to retain your patient file for 8 years (or age 25, if this is longer).\u00a0 We may retain your records longer than 8 years in case you should require further treatment at a later date. Of course, if you wish us to destroy your patient file after 8 years we will carry out your request.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Privacy Policy Update October 2020 during Coronavirus Pandemic<\/b><\/p>\n

    Please note that during these unusual times we have had to take the step to ensure we fulfil our obligation to pass on your contact details to a third party. If we are required to pass on any names, email addresses & phone numbers to the NHS Test & Trace service in order that we help to keep everyone safe and help stop the spread of Covid-19 we will do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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