I hereby authorize use or disclosure of protected health information about me as described below. I understand that the information used or disclosed may be subject to re-disclosure by the person or class of persons or facility receiving it, and would then no longer be protected by federal privacy regulations.
AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION, FORM 5459 Purpose: This form is used to obtain permission from a CCSP applicant or client to share or secure information about the client.
Georgia medical records laws require a patient's consent and confidentiality waiver in order for any medical records to be released, except by subpoena or other court order.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requires the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to maintain the privacy of your health information, inform you of its legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your health information through this Notice of Privacy Practices, notify ...
(3) Health Care Providers shall retain Patient Records for a period of at least ten years following the date of death or discharge. For pediatric patients, the records shall be retained for five years after the Patient reaches the age of majority.
It is important to to recognize that, in an emergency, the law allows physicians to treat anyone who is incapable of giving informed consent. In non-emergency situations, the next of kin may consent if the patient is unable to do so.
No, a patient does not "own" his or her personal medical records(s). The "records" are owned by and the property of the health care provider. However, Georgia law, (O.C.G.A. § 31-33-2(a)(2)), requires a physician to provide a current copy of the record to the patient under most circumstances.
Begin by specifying your name, the entity authorized to disclose information, and the individuals or entities you authorize to receive it. Indicate the specific information and purpose for which it will be disclosed, add an expiration date or event, and sign and date the form to confirm your consent.