Sometimes a third party — like an insurance company or an attorney — needs to request your medical information. In that case, you'll have to sign a release of information authorization.
The Privacy Rule permits health care providers to disclose PHI to public health authorities that are authorized by law to collect and receive health information for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability, including, but not limited to, the reporting of disease, injury, vital events such ...
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.
Aside from you, the only other authorized parties who may access your medical records are; A personal representative (such as an attorney). Family and relatives (only with your permission). Health care providers.
Florida law requires patient authorization for disclosure of some sensitive health data with certain exceptions in medical emergencies. An authorization form can be used by a patient or his/her authorized legal representative to authorize a healthcare provider to obtain the patient's records from another provider.
This authorization includes release of information of a confidential or privileged nature, or any data or materials which have been sealed or agreed to be withheld pursuant to any prior agreement or court proceeding involving disciplinary matters.