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A medical release form is a document that gives healthcare professionals permission to share patient medical information with other parties.

By signing an authorization to release information, a party is consenting to provide another party with access to otherwise confidential information or records about an individual. However, signing a release doesn't mean the complete loss of confidentiality because most authorization forms are subject to limitations.

No, you should not sign the HIPAA authorization for the release of your medical records. Often, the insurance company will act as though they cannot begin to decide how much money to offer you until they have all of your medical records.

The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires covered entities, such as physical therapy practices, to provide patients their records within 30 days. Whether you have to provide a paper copy or electronic access is based on the patient's request and the format in which you store records.

An authorization is a detailed document that gives covered entities permission to use protected health information for specified purposes, which are generally other than treatment, payment, or health care operations, or to disclose protected health information to a third party specified by the individual.

HIPAA authorization is consent obtained from a patient or health plan member that permits a covered entity or business associate to use or disclose PHI to an individual/entity for a purpose that would otherwise not be permitted by the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

Patient requests must be written without requiring a "formal" release form. Include signature, printed name, date, and records desired. Release a copy only, not the original. The physician may prepare a summary of the medical record, if acceptable to the patient.

Whether requesting your personal medical records from a doctor's office or a hospital, in Hawaii or Ohio, the federal law known as HIPAA applies. HIPAA entitles every person the right to access his or her medical records, receive copies of them, and request amendments to them.