Patient Privacy Policy

1. Confidentiality of Health Records

Shri Saraswati Karad Hospital (SSKH), functioning under MAEER's MIT Pune Trust, is committed to safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of all patient medical records, diagnostic reports, and personal identifying data (PRN). All patient information is gathered solely for healthcare diagnosis, clinical treatment, continuity of medical care, and statutory regulatory compliance.

2. Collection of Patient Information

During your outpatient consultation, diagnostic examination, or indoor hospital admission, we collect personal identifying details including your full legal name, contact numbers, government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Voter ID), emergency contacts, insurance / TPA policy numbers, and past clinical summaries.

3. Disclosure of Health Information

Patient medical information will never be sold, rented, or distributed to non-medical commercial entities. Disclosures are strictly restricted to:

• Treating doctors, nursing supervisors, and healthcare allied specialists directly engaged in patient care.
• Designated insurance providers or Third-Party Administrators (TPA) authorized by the patient for cashless claim settlement.
• Statutory public health authorities as mandated by Indian healthcare legislation and municipal directives.

4. Digital Website Privacy

When utilizing our website appointment request forms or care assistant tools, submitted telephone numbers and email addresses are utilized solely to contact you regarding your consultation slot or hospital inquiries. No tracking cookies are used for third-party commercial advertising.

5. Contacting the Hospital Privacy Officer

For questions regarding patient records or privacy inquiries, contact our Patient Care Coordinator at info@sskhospital.org or telephone 020-69059000.