Minnesota Rules 1205.1400, subpart 3, requires that individuals giving informed consent have sufficient mental capacity to understand the consequences of their decision to give consent. Minnesota Rules 1205.1400, subpart 4, requires that a valid informed consent must: Be voluntary and not coerced. Be in writing.
What Is a Release of Information? A release of information is a document that gives a consumer the opportunity to decide what material they want released from their medical file, who they want it delivered to, how long the data can be issued, and under what statutes and guidelines it is released.
By signing this form, you authorize the institution to which this form is submitted to release your information to the requester or their authorized representative. The consent must be signed and dated by the person giving the consent.
Release of information (ROI) allows patients to release information from their medical records to authorized individuals or organizations.
Personal health record (PHR) Electronic medical record (EMR)
§ 144.293, subdivision 4) Existing law provides that a consent for the release of health records from a patient or the patient's representative is valid for a period provided by law. This provision may mean state or federal law. This section clarifies that the consent is valid for a period provided by Minnesota law.
Knowing how information flows helps you understand what types of information you need and how to search and obtain the targeted information.
The Minnesota Health Records Act (MHRA) has been amended to require a specific authorization in Minnesota law for the disclosure of patient records, aligning with stricter standards than HIPAA. Providers must now obtain written patient consent for disclosures that HIPAA might allow without it.