Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective date: September 23, 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU MAY OBTAIN ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Our Pledge Regarding Medical Information
We understand that medical information about you and your health is personal. We are committed to protecting medical information about you. This Notice applies to all the records of your care generated by this medical practice.
How We May Use and Disclose Medical Information About You
- For Treatment: We may use and disclose your medical information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and any related services. For example, we may disclose information to doctors, nurses, or technicians who are involved in taking care of you.
- For Payment: We may use and disclose your information so that the treatment and services you receive may be billed to and payment may be collected from you, an insurance company, or a third party.
- For Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your information to run the practice and make sure that all our patients receive quality care. For example, we may use medical information to review our treatment and services.
- As Required By Law: We will disclose medical information about you when required to do so by federal, state, or local law, such as reporting public health risks or complying with legal proceedings.
Your Rights Regarding Medical Information About You
- Right to Inspect and Copy: You have the right to inspect and copy medical information that may be used to make decisions about your care. Usually, this includes medical and billing records.
- Right to Amend: If you feel that medical information we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to amend the information. You must provide a reason that supports your request.
- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request an ‘accounting of disclosures.’ This is a list of certain disclosures we made of medical information about you for purposes other than treatment, payment, or operations.
- Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request a restriction or limitation on the medical information we use or disclose about you for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
- Right to Request Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you about medical matters in a certain way or at a certain location (e.g., home or office phone).
Changes to This Notice & Complaints
We reserve the right to change this notice. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our practice or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. All complaints must be submitted in writing. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
Contact Our Privacy Officer
Angela Lipscomb-Hudson, M.D.
Capital Healing Lifestyle Medicine, PLLC
1502 W. NC-54 Hwy, Suite 405, Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (984) 229-9745
This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.