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Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

Adult & Geriatric Center of South Florida (AGC). Effective March 3, 2026.

Your rights

You have the right to see and get a copy of this notice, ask for limits on how we use your information, and file a complaint if you believe your rights were violated.

  • Get a copy of your medical records, on paper or electronically
  • Request corrections to your medical records
  • Request confidential communications
  • Ask us to limit how we use or share your information
  • Get a list of disclosures of your information
  • Get a copy of this notice
  • Choose someone to act on your behalf
  • File a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated

Access your medical records

You may request access to your medical records. We will provide copies within a reasonable time, typically within 30 days.

Request corrections

You may request a correction if you believe your information is incorrect or incomplete.

We may deny the request. If we do, we will explain the denial in writing.

Request confidential communication

You may ask us to contact you in a specific way, such as at a different phone number or address. We will honor reasonable requests.

Request restrictions

You may ask us to limit how we use or share your information.

We may not always be able to agree, especially if the limit would affect your care.

Get a list of disclosures

You may request a list of certain disclosures of your health information.

Choose someone to act for you

If you grant someone legal authority, such as a medical power of attorney, that person may exercise your rights on your behalf.

File a complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us. You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Your choices

You can tell us your preferences about sharing information, how we contact you, and whether you take part in certain communications or programs.

  • Sharing information with family or caregivers
  • Receiving communications by phone, text, or email
  • Participation in certain communications or programs

If you cannot communicate your preferences, we may act in your best interest when that is necessary.

How we use and share your information

We typically use or share your health information to treat you, run the practice, bill for services, and work with business associates.

  • Treat you. We may share information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
  • Run our practice. We use your information to improve care, manage operations, and communicate with you.
  • Bill for services. We share information with insurance providers for payment.
  • Work with business associates. We may share information with trusted partners who support our operations under confidentiality agreements.

Other permitted uses

We may also use or share your information when the law allows or requires it.

  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Support public health and safety
  • Report abuse, neglect, or threats
  • Respond to legal actions
  • Work with law enforcement when required
  • Prevent a serious threat to health or safety

Sharing with family and caregivers

We may share limited information with family members, close friends, and caregivers who are involved in your care, unless you ask us not to.

  • Family members
  • Close friends
  • Caregivers

Our responsibilities

We are required by law to protect your information, give you this notice, tell you if a breach occurs, and follow the practices described here.

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your information
  • Provide you with this notice
  • Notify you if a breach occurs
  • Follow the practices described in this notice

We will not use or share your information in other ways unless you give written permission.

Communications

We may contact you by phone, text message, or email. Standard text and email may not be fully secure. You may opt out at any time.

  • Phone
  • Text message
  • Email

These communications may include appointment reminders, care updates, and billing information.

Children’s privacy

We do not knowingly collect or use personal health information from minors without authorization from a parent or guardian.

Changes to this notice

We may update this notice at any time. Updates apply to all information we maintain.

The current notice is available on request and on this website.

Contact

Questions or concerns about your privacy can be sent to Adult & Geriatric Center of South Florida.

954-799-6900

info@adultandgeriatriccenter.com

Coral Springs / Broward County, Florida