Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
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Access and request a copy of your medical records
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Request corrections to your information
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Receive a list of certain disclosures of your health information
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Request confidential communications
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Restrict certain uses or disclosures of your health information
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Receive this notice in paper or electronic format
To make a request, contact us at (816) 364-1507.
How We Use Your Health Information
We may use or share your health information for:
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Treatment – sharing with other healthcare providers involved in your care
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Payment – submitting claims to insurance or billing for services
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Healthcare Operations – internal management like quality reviews or training
We may also contact you with appointment reminders or information about treatment alternatives.
We will not use or share your information for marketing, fundraising, or non-healthcare purposes without your written authorization.
Public Safety and Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your information:
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When required by law
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For public health and safety (e.g., infectious disease reporting)
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In cases of abuse or neglect
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To respond to legal processes such as court orders or subpoenas
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To comply with government audits or investigations
Website Disclaimer
This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. While we strive to keep information current, we make no warranties or guarantees about its accuracy or applicability to individual cases. Decisions regarding your health should always be made with your healthcare provider.
Dr. Melody Stone and Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center expressly disclaim responsibility for the results or consequences of any reliance on this website’s content.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about this policy, or if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact:
Charity Wampler
Practice Manager
(816) 364-1507
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.
THE PRIVACY OF YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT TO US PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY.
Health Oversight:
We may disclose protected health information to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law, such as audits, investigations and inspections. Oversight agencies seeking this information include government agencies that oversee the health care system, government benefit programs, other government regulatory programs and civil rights laws.
Abuse or Neglect:
We may disclose your protected health information to a public health authority that is authorized by law to receive reports of child abuse or neglect. In addition, we may disclose your protected health information if we believe that you have been a victim of abuse, neglect or domestic violence to the governmental entity or agency authorized to receive such information. In this case, the disclosure will be made consistent with the requirements of applicable federal and state laws.
Food and Drug Administration:
We may disclose your protected health information to a person or company required by the Food and Drug Administration to report adverse events, product defects or problems, biologic product deviations; to track products; to enable product recalls; to make repairs or replacements; or to conduct post marketing surveillance, as required.