At EPHC, our patients are our number one concern. We want you to know your rights regarding the privacy of your medical records, and we encourage you to take advantage of your ability to craft an advance health care directive/living will.
Health Information Privacy
- You can request a copy of your personal health record by printing and filling out our Release of Information (ROI) form, and mail or fax a copy of the form to Eastern Plumas Heal Care, Attention Medical Records, 500 1st Ave, Portola, CA 96122, phone 530-832-6542, fax 530-832-1438. For more information, contact Health Information Management: (530) 832-6506.
- The privacy of your personal medical information is our utmost concern. For information on patient Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPAA) laws, go to www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services enforces the HIPAA Security Rule protecting your health information and setting national standards for the security of your electronic health records.
- The Notice of Privacy Practices describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.
- The Consent to Treat a Minor form is required of non-parent caregivers of minor children when a parent is not present.
Advanced Health Care Directive
An Advance Health Care Directive, or living will, enables you to fill out a form, or create your own, which allows you to do the following:
- Gives instructions about your health care in the event you are unable to speak for yourself.
- Names someone to make health care decisions for you in the event that you're unable to make them for yourself.
- Records who you want as your primary physician.
- Lets you give instructions regarding organ donation.
Follow the link below to the Advance Health Care Directive information offered by the California State Attorney General's Office. They offer a detailed explanation of what you might want to include in your individual Advance Health Care Directive.
To view the Advance Health Care Directive forms and instructions, click the links below.