Maryland Authorization for Release of Medical Information is a form that allows a patient in the state of Maryland to grant permission for their healthcare providers to share their medical information with other individuals, organizations, or entities. This form is required by Maryland law and must be signed by the patient in order to authorize the release of any medical information. There are two types of Maryland Authorization for Release of Medical Information: the Standard Authorization and the Limited Authorization. The Standard Authorization is used when the information to be released includes diagnostic and treatment information as well as any other information related to the patient’s care. The Limited Authorization is used when the information to be released is limited to a specific type of information, such as laboratory results or a list of medications. Both types of authorization must be signed by the patient and include information such as the patient’s name, date of birth, and the names of the individuals, organizations, or entities to whom the information can be released.