Michael J. West, M.D., Ph.D.
Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Treyce S. Knee, M.D.
Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Donna Westervelt, MS, CRNP, CDE
Diabetologist
Tammy Peng, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian
MEDICAL RECORDS RELEASE FORM
Patient's Name: _____________________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________
Patient's current address: ______________________________________________________________________
Person(s) or medical provider(s) to whom protected health information (PHI) should be released:
Name:
________________________________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________________
How do you want the records released?
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Fax to the following number: ____________________________.
Hard Copy – mailed to the address you provide above.
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E-mail – HIPAA laws (according to the “Final Rule” update to HIPAA laws) now allow for medical records to be
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e-mailed. However, by checking this box you signify that you understand and accept that the e-mail sent
will be unencrypted and you will assume any and all risk associated with sending unencrypted e-mails.
E-mail address to use: _______________________________________________________.
Cost for this release request (This form will not be processed if this box is not checked.)
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I understand that HIPAA laws allow for the Clinic to charge a patient a reasonable fee for the right to access
protected health information. These fee include for such items as the cost of copying, supplies, labor, and
postage. Unlike the other 50 states in the US, the District of Columbia does not regulate these costs. The
Clinic sets these costs based upon an examination of other state laws. The current charge is $1.50 per page
for the first 10 pages, and then $0.75 for pages 11-500. These cost limits apply to both electronic and paper
copies.
Time frame to process request (This form will not be processed if this box is not checked.)
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I understand that HIPAA laws allow a processing time of up to 30 days to process a request for medical
records. However, the Clinic tries to complete this process within 3-5 business days after receipt of this form.
2440 M Street, NW ▪ Suite 417 ▪ Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone 202-570-5151 ▪ Fax 202-446-2946
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