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Clinic demands my address and phone number - can I refuse? [Australia] (aussie.zone)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by whacking7436@aussie.zone to c/privacy@lemmy.world
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Went to a new clinic today. They asked for my residential address and said they don't use email, just phone number for contact. I'm uncomfortable giving out my real details.

A couple of questions:

  • Can they refuse to treat me if I don't provide an address?
  • Can they refuse to treat me if I don't provide a phone number?
  • Can they refuse to treat me if I insist to provide an email instead of a phone number?

Keen to hear what others in Aus do. Thanks.

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[–] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 1 points 1 month ago

What happens if you cite privacy concerns?

I'm asking because my clinic refuses to email or phone me, instead sending letters to my PO Box. Finding a different clinic hasn't been successful yet either.