I authorise WestVic Surgical to collect, use, store and disclose my personal and health
information as reasonably necessary for my assessment, treatment, surgery, follow-up care,
billing and healthcare administration.
I understand that my medical record may include clinical notes, correspondence,
investigation results, reports and clinical photographs. Relevant information may be shared
with my referring practitioner, general practitioner, hospital and other healthcare providers
involved in my care, or where otherwise required or authorised by law.
I understand that Mr Abbas may use an AI assisted clinical documentation system (AI scribe)
during my consultation to assist with documenting and preparing my clinical notes. I may
decline the use of the AI scribe at any time without affecting my care.
I understand that WestVic Surgical may use a digital consent platform to provide procedure
specific information and to obtain and document my consent. Where required, the digital
consent process must be completed before my procedure can proceed. I may contact
WestVic Surgical with any questions or concerns before my procedure and will have the
opportunity to discuss these with my surgeon before proceeding.
I consent to WestVic Surgical communicating with me by telephone, SMS, email, post,
secure messaging or online forms regarding my care, appointments, forms, fees, billing and
other administrative matters. I will advise WestVic Surgical if I do not wish to be contacted by
a particular method.
Clinical photographs form part of my confidential medical record and will not be used for
advertising, marketing, social media, publication, teaching or research without my separate
consent.
I confirm that the information I provide is accurate to the best of my knowledge and will notify
WestVic Surgical of relevant changes to my contact details, Medicare details, medications,
allergies, health fund status or medical history.
Further information about how WestVic Surgical handles personal and health information,
including access, correction and privacy concerns, is available in the WestVic Surgical
Privacy Policy, which can be obtained from the clinic or accessed via the WestVic Surgical
website.
Note regarding Bariatric Surgery Registry: If you proceed with bariatric surgery, information about the Bariatric Surgery Registry will be provided to you. Participation is voluntary and you may choose not to participate.