NOTICE OF HEALTH INFORMATION PRACTICES OF THE EYE CLINICS OF SOUTH TEXAS P.A. It is understood that all health records are the physical legal property of the EYE CLINICS OF SOUTH TEXAS P.A., but the information belongs to the patient. You may have access to inspect, amend, or obtain a copy of patient's health information. Costs will incur for copies of records, and appointments must be made with the Privacy Officer to inspect, access or amend my health information. It is understood that the EYE CLINICS OF SOUTH TEXAS P.A. is required to maintain the privacy of all health information. EYE CLINICS OF SOUTH TEXAS P.A. will require authorization to release health information to outside sources with the exception of disclosures for purposes of TREATMENT, PAYMENT AND HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS. These may include: access to my health information by the EYE CLINICS OF SOUTH TEXAS P.A. staff and physicians; billing to patients or a third-party payer; in addition business associates of EYE CLINICS OF SOUTH TEXAS P.A. may from time to time have access to patient information,but proper Business Associates Agreements are in place, insuring the protection of my health information; upon the physicians best judgement, we may disclose to a family member, relative or close personal friend or any other person identified by the patient, health information relevant to that person's involvement that may affect that care of that patient; may be used for research data; funeral directors; organ procurement; marketing; FDA; public health or legal authorities; and /or law enforcements purposes. EYE CLINICS OF SOUTH TEXAS P.A may call with appointment reminders, cancellations, and may leave voice mail messages at your home or place of employment.