Authorization For Release And Disclosure, And/or Request For Medical Information And Records

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AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE AND DISCLOSURE,
AND/OR REQUEST FOR MEDICAL INFORMATION AND RECORDS
I,_______________________________________________(patient), (____________date of birth) authorize Pine Rest
Christian Mental Health Services to: (√ one or both below, or form is invalid)
_____
release information from my medical records to the individual/organization listed below
_____
request information from the individual/organization listed below
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
For the following purpose, use, or need: ___________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following information from my psychiatric/medical records may be disclosed, covering the dates from ___________ to
___________:
□ Treatment Summary
□ Psychiatric Evaluation
□ Psychological Testing
□ Physical Exam
□ Laboratory Studies
□ Initial Assessment
□ Exchange of all written and verbal health information pertinent to the coordination of my care and treatment
□ Other _____________________________________________________________________________________________
□ Exclude the following information: _______________________________________________________________________
I acknowledge such information cannot be disclosed without my written informed consent unless otherwise provided by law. I
further understand that such information to be disclosed may include treatment of Psychiatric, Substance Abuse, and
HIV/AIDS related illnesses. I agree that the information may be faxed for expediency. I have the right to revoke this
authorization at any time. Any revocation will be done in writing to the attention of the Medical Records Director and any
information previously authorized and released will not be subject to revocation. I acknowledge and authorize that the
information indicated on this form will be sent to the individual listed above. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protects the privacy of health information. Persons or organizations receiving this health information may
not be bound by the provisions of this law. However, re-disclosure of this information is prohibited by the Michigan Mental
Health Code (sections 748, 749 and 750 of the Public Act 258 of 1974 as amended) and also by Title 42 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Part II, with which this authorization complies. The released information may not be copied, shared or re-
released, except as consistent with the authorized purpose stated above. I understand that I am not required to sign this
authorization, and that Pine Rest will not refuse me treatment if I refuse to sign. I have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of
the information disclosed. A true and exact photocopy/faxed copy of this authorization shall have the same effect as the
original.
If no expressed revocation is issued, this authorization will expire one year from the date indicated after my signature or upon
the following date, event or condition:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have also had the opportunity to have this form explained to me and have my questions answered.
____________________________________ ______
__________________________________ _________
Patient/Parent/Guardian/
Date
Witness Signature
Date
Personal Representative Signature
Copy of this authorization provided: Yes______
Declined ______
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Street, SE, PO Box 165, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0165 (Phone 616-455-5000)
07-29-21970PR rev 04/03

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