Privacy
Privacy of your information is important to us.
Clinical information
Our practice management system is securely hosted online in NZ with a well established service provider. Your information is not physically stored on the premises.
Images
All images taken are stored within a secure online platform specifically designed for skin images - Dermengine. This also has useful tools for image comparison and diagnostic aids
HealthOne
Please note that Coast Skin is contributing to and accessing healthcare information from HealthOne. Primarily this allows us to easily access lab results, track referrals, find appointments and view hospital letters. With your permission much more information can be sourced when needed - such as medications/allergies. Simply put, it allows us to provide you a better more informed service.
HealthOne is a South Island based secure electronic record that allows registered healthcare providers directly involved in your healthcare, to quickly access information such as your test results, allergies, medications, GP summaries and hospital information. HealthOne adheres to the principles of the Privacy Act 2020 as well as the Rules set out in the Health Information Privacy Code 2020. Access is only possible via an approved highly secure healthcare information network which is regularly audited and tested. Privacy auditing is used to check that only those directly involved in your care are accessing your information. To find out more about HealthOne please visit https://healthone.org.nz/. Please note that you are entitled to restrict the sharing of your healthcare records by contacting 0508 837 872 or emailing HealthOne.privacy@pegasus.health.nz