Frequently asked questions:
This form can not be used to request:
- Mental Health Records (excluding psychotherapy notes)
- Genetic Information (including Genetic Test Results)
- Drug, Alcohol, or Substance Abuse Records
- HIV/AIDS Test Results/Treatment
How long will this medical release be effective?
- This authorization is valid until:
- The death of the individual
- The minority reaching the age of 26
- Written permission is withdrawn
How do I revoke this request?
- l understand that I can withdraw my permission by giving written notice stating my intent to revoke this authorization to the person or organization named in the "Release Protected Health Information To" space above.
- I understand that any actions taken between the date of this release and the revocation date can not be withdrawn. In other words, we can't unsend records that we have already sent.
Legal reasons to release your medical records.
- Under the HIPAA guidelines, there are occasions where your medical records can be released without your permission. Please see our HIPAA policy on our policies page for details.
- I understand that refusing to sign this form does not stop the disclosure of health information that is permitted by law without my specific authorization or permission, including disclosures to covered entities as provided by Texas Health & Safety Code 181.154c and/or 45 c.F.R. 164.502a1