We at Mercy are required by law to maintain the privacy of individually identifiable patient health information also known as "protected health information (PHI). 

Each time you visit Mercy, a record of your visit is made.  This record usually contains information about you, your symptoms, examination and test results, diagnoses, treatment, and a plan for future care.  We will not disclose any of the information contained in your record to anyone other than those involved in your care including family caregivers unless you have given us advance written permission.  Click here for the Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information form.  Please print and complete this form and mail it to:  H.I.M, Mercy Medical Center, 801 5th St., Sioux City, IA  51101. 

Detailed "Notice of  Privacy Practices" information will be given to you when you check in at Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City.