Moses Taylor Health Care System
AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF PATIENT-IDENTIFIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION


Patient Name:________________________________Medical Record Number _______________________
Date of Birth:____________________
1. I authorize the use or disclosure of the above named individual's health information as described below.
2. The following individual or organization is authorized to make the disclosure:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
3. The type and amount of information to be used or disclosed is as follows: (include dates where appropriate)
Problem list
Medication list
List of allergies
Immunization record
Most recent history and physical
Most recent discharge summary
Laboratory results                  from (date) _______________to (date)________________
Pathology Slides, accession #________, number sent ______, date sent ______________
X-ray and imaging reports      from (date) _______________to (date)________________
X-ray films (radiographs)       packaged by ________________________originals copies
Consultation reports               from (doctors' names)________________________________________
Operative Report                   from (date)_______________to (date)________________
Admission, Progress Notes    from (date)_______________to (date)________________
Entire record
Other_________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
4. I understand that the information in my health record may include information relating to:
Sexually transmitted disease
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Behavioral or mental health services
Diagnosis of or Treatment for alcohol and/or drug abuse
Genetic testing
5. This information may be disclosed to and used by the following individual or organization:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
For the purpose of________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________.
6. I understand that I have a right to revoke this authorization at any time. I understand that if I revoke this authorization I must do so in writing and present my written revocation to the Medical Record Department. I understand that the revocation will not apply to information that has already been released in response to this authorization. I understand that the revocation will not apply to my insurance company when the law provides my insurer with the right to contest a claim under my policy. Unless otherwise revoked, this authorization will expire on the following date, event, or condition: ________________________________________________. If I fail to specify an expiration date, event or condition, this authorization will expire in six months.
7. I understand that authorizing the disclosure of this health information is voluntary. I can refuse to sign this authorization. I need not sign this form in order to assure treatment. I understand that I may inspect or copy the information to be used or disclosed, as provided in CFR 164.524. I understand that any disclosure of information carries with it the potential for an unauthorized redisclosure and the information may not be protected by federal confidentiality rules. I have received a copy of the MTHCS Notice of Information (Privacy) Practices. If I have questions about disclosure of my health information, I can contact the Chief Privacy Officer.

_________________________________                        ___________________________
Signature of Patient or Legal Representative                        Date

___________________________________________    ___________________________
If Signed by Legal Representative, Relationship to Patient    Signature of Witness

Sent via: US Mail FEDEX Other Pick-up (Note: Verify identification, i.e. driver's license)

Moses Taylor Hospital, Moses Taylor Apothecary, Moses Taylor Home Health Services,
Moses Taylor Regional Dialysis System, Moses Taylor Hospital Scranton Temple Health Center and
Moses Taylor Skilled Nursing Facility

Form # 2024
Revised 3-2003


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