Information-giving is a means of communication that should not be confused with 'giving advice'. Information-giving can provide an individual with strategies that enable them to address their problems. Information-giving promotes choice, rather than being dictatorial and over-authoritarian.
A Release of Information (ROI) is a document that allows a client to choose what information is released from their medical record. It also allows the client to choose who receives the information, how long it can be released, and under what guidelines.
A release of information is a legal document that allows patients to specify what parts of their medical records they want to be made public, to whom they want those parts made public, for how long, and under what legal restrictions or rules.
A release of information also allows for protections of both the consumer and the provider in releasing HIPAA information. There are many reasons that may require a medical release of information, such as: Ensuring continuity of care. Medical billing.
In the course of providing services, you may sometimes need to disclose personal information. There is no definition of “disclose” in Part X. Generally, it means releasing or making the information available to another person or organization.