(a) Patients may authorize the release of their health care information by completing the CDCR 7385, Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information , to allow a family member or friend to request and receive an update when there is a significant change in the patient 's health care condition.
Release of Information Authorization Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, when a release of information is intended for purposes other than medical treatment, healthcare operations, or payment, you'll need to sign an authorization for ROI.