Common use of USES AND DISCLOSURES OF HEALTH INFORMATION Clause in Contracts

USES AND DISCLOSURES OF HEALTH INFORMATION. In the event of your incapacity or emergency circumstances, we will disclose health information based on a determination using our professional judgment disclosing only health information that is directly relevant to the person’s involvement in your healthcare. We will also use our professional judgment and our experience with common practice to make reasonable inferences in your best interest in allowing another person to pick up health information. We may use or disclose your health information when we are required to do so by law or when ordered to do so by a court having jurisdiction of an appropriate matter. We must disclose your health information to appropriate authorities if we reasonably believe that you are a victim of abuse, neglect or domestic violence or the possible victim of other crimes. We may disclose your health information to the extent necessary to avert a serious threat to your health or safety or health or safety of others.