Authorization For Release Of Health Information (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Certain information is covered by additional protection and requires specific authorization. To

authorize release or discussion of the following type of information, the person named above must

initial and date each item. If an item is not initialed and dated, the information, if such information

exists, cannot be released or discussed.

Initial

Date

From

Alcohol or Drug Use/Abuse Treatment

Mental Health Treatment

HIV Status or Treatment

The above named person has the following rights:

• This authorization is effective for the above requested and authorized health care information

only. You may ask for and receive a copy of this authorization form.

• This authorization will expire on the date you indicated above. Additionally, you may revoke this

authorization at any time by submitting a written request to this clinic or caretaker. Your

revocation will be honored except to the extent that is been acted upon in good faith while in

force.

• You have the right to inspect the information you are authorizing to be re-released. This and

other specific rights regarding the handling of your health information are outlined in our Privacy

Practices document.

• The information you are authorizing to be released could be re-released or disclosed by the

recipient. such additional disclosures or releases may not be prohibited by law. We are not

responsible for the actions of others who may be provided with information released as a result

of this authorization.

• You may refuse to sign this authorization. Such refusal will not affect your ability to obtain

treatment except to the extent that the information being requested may assist your health care

provider in determining appropriate treatment. Your refusal to sign this authorization will not

affect your eligibility for benefits

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified by law, we will release only that information which has

been created by our employees or agents, including chart notes, lab results, summaries, and

consultation reports. Records created by and available from other providers, hospitals, or other care

facilities must be obtained directly from those other providers or facilities.

There may be a fee associated with the copying of your records. If for personal use, you are

entitled to one copy of your personal health information record free of charge. Additional copies for

you, future releases to you, or releases to other providers, persons or facilities may be subject to a

reasonable charge. Please contact a clinic office manager or site administrator for additional

information about applicable copying fees.

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