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2Instructions For Completing The Authorization For Disclosure of Health Information
1.
Please complete all sections of the Authorization For Disclosure of Health information.
2.
The patient or legally authorized representative must sign and date the form.
Generally, only a patient may authorize release of his/her medical information.
Exceptions to the rule are as follows:
a.
Authorization of minors – If the patient is a minor (under 18 years of age), the authorization must be signed by a parent
or legal guardian.
b.
Emancipated minors – An emancipated minor is a minor under the age of 18, who is or has been married, is or has been
pregnant or who is a high school graduate. Emancipated minors can authorize release of their medical information.
c.
A minor who has been diagnosed with a venereal disease, a substance abuse problem or was treated to determine
pregnancy may consent to treatment of that disease or condition and may authorize release of any medical information
related to that disease or condition.
d. Authorization after death – An authorization must be signed by decedent's estate, or in the absence of an executor, the
next of kin responsible for the disposition of the remains may give consent for the release of medical information.
e.
Authorization of the incompetent patient – If the patient is deemed incompetent, then the patient's legally authorized
representative must sign the authorization for release of information.
Penn Medicine reserves the right to request proof of representation.
The address should be for Inpatient, Emergency Department, and APU/SPU records:
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Medical Center
Pennsylvania Hospital
3400 Spruce Street
Medical Records Department
Medical Records Department
Medical Records Department
51 North 39th Street
800 Spruce Street, 2nd Floor
1st Floor Founders
Myrin Basement
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Any Outpatient/Office Visit requests should be addressed to the individual Physicians’ Office.
Please Note
1.
Penn Medicine will charge for copying records in accordance with Pennsylvania and New Jersey law, as applicable.
2.
Penn Medicine will not send medical information by facsimile unless the information is needed for patient care and delay in
the transmission of the information would compromise patient care.
3. Information used or disclosed pursuant to this Authorization may be subject to redisclosure by the recipient and may no
longer be protected by relevant federal and/or state law.
4. Penn Medicine will make reasonable efforts to comply with this request within thirty (30) days for information that is
maintained or accessible on site and within sixty (60) days for information that is not maintained on site. If Penn Medicine
is unable to comply with this request within the specified time periods, it may extend the applicable deadline for up to thirty
(30) days by notifying you in writing.
5. Penn Medicine may deny this request under limited circumstances as provided for under federal law. Penn Medicine will
notify you if it denies your request to access or obtain a copy of the requested information. If Penn Medicine denies this
request, you may have the right to have a denial of your request reviewed by a licensed health care professional. To request
such a review, please contact the Penn Medicine Chief Privacy Officer at the following address:
Penn Medicine
Office of Audit, Compliance and Privacy
3819 Chestnut Street, Suite 214
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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