Handling of Personal Information

1. Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information
Medical Corporation Gi establishes the following regarding the collection, use, and provision of personal information:

(Collection) When collecting personal information from patients, we will clearly indicate the purpose of collection and collect it within the necessary scope.
(Use) Personal information of patients will not be used beyond the scope of the original purpose of use without the patient's consent.
(Provision) Except as required by law, personal information of patients will not be disclosed or provided to third parties without the patient's consent. When providing personal information of patients to third parties, we will take necessary measures as required by law.

2. Protection Measures for Personal Information
To prevent unauthorized access to personal information, as well as loss, destruction, alteration, and leakage, we will take thorough preventive measures. In the event of any problems, prompt corrective actions will be taken.

3. Disclosure, Correction, and Suspension of Use of Personal Information
If patients request disclosure, correction, or suspension of use of their personal information, we will consider it internally and respond appropriately.

4. Compliance with Laws and Regulations, and Education of Staff for Continuous Improvement
Medical Corporation Gi will comply with laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information, as well as guidelines from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and will strive to maintain a system for protecting personal information by thoroughly educating and training staff.

Purpose of Use of Personal Information
Medical Corporation Gi will use personal information of patients for the following purposes. If personal information is to be used for purposes other than these, we will obtain consent from patients again.

Additionally, we will consider disclosure, correction, or suspension of use of personal information of patients internally and handle it appropriately. If you have any questions, please inquire at the contact point below.

The purposes of using personal information of patients at Medical Corporation Gi are as follows:

A. Use within the Clinic
Provision of medical services to patients, such as consultations
Health insurance administration
Accounting and financial management
Reporting of medical accidents, etc.
Cooperation in internal medical training
Internal case studies for improving medical quality
Improvement of medical services for patients
Other uses related to management and operation within the clinic

B. Use as Information Provision to External Parties
Collaboration with other hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, etc.
Responding to inquiries from other medical institutions, etc.
Seeking opinions or advice from external physicians, etc., for the medical treatment of patients
Outsourcing of laboratory testing, etc.
Explanation of medical conditions to family members, etc.
Outsourcing of insurance administration
Submission of receipts to audit payment institutions
Responding to inquiries from audit payment institutions or insurers
Consultation or notification to insurance companies, etc., regarding medical professional liability insurance, etc.
Other uses related to medical insurance administration for patients

C. Other Uses
Basic data for maintaining and improving medical and care services and operations
Use for clinical research contributing to the development of medicine
Providing information to external audit institutions
Provision of information to related administrative agencies, etc., upon request
Providing information via email, SNS, or postal mail regarding medical services provided by the clinic or medical-related products sold by the clinic to customers
Providing, soliciting, and advertising medical services provided by the clinic or medical-related products sold by the clinic, or products and services of third parties, based on analysis of customer attributes and behavioral history in media owned by the clinic or third parties, including listings and affiliate advertising, and other marketing activities
Matters based on laws
If there are any matters regarding the provision of information to other medical institutions that patients find difficult to consent to, please let us know. For matters where no request is made, they will be treated as consented to.
These requests can be withdrawn or changed at any time afterward.

*Contact Information
Personal Information Management Officer: Management Planning Department, Medical Corporation Gi
TEL. 086-241-2100 Email: info@gi-clinic.net