Southern Cross Medical Centre – Privacy
Privacy
The practice is committed to maintaining the privacy of your personal health information. Your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of staff.
Recall system
This practice runs a patient recall system whereby letters or SMS message are sent to patients to remind them about the need to attend the practice for certain medical reasons. Please advise reception if you do not want to be part of this system.
Discrimination Policy
Patients will not be refused access to an appointment on the basis of their sex, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference or medical condition. Complaints If you want to complain to an external body you can call the Health Services Commission. Pamphlets can be provided by reception or you can call 1800 136 066 toll free or email hsc@dhs.vic.gov.au