Authorization for Release of Information                          

                                                                                                           Patient Name:_______________________________

UAMS Adult Psychiatry Clinic (APC)                                          Date of Birth: ______________

4301 West Markham #568                                                              Medical Record #: ____________________________

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205                                                         Social Security # (optional): ____________________

Phone:  (501) 686-5900                                                                          

Fax:  (501) 686-7150

Purpose of access or release:

 

*   Continuity of care

*   Legal

*   Educational

*   Medical

*   Reimbursement

*   Patient Request

*   Other _______________

 

 

 
 


I, ________________________________ authorize the APC to:

            *  Release information to:                *  Obtain information from:

            __________________________________________________________

              (Agency/Individual)

            __________________________________________________________

             (Address)

            __________________________________________________________ 

 

            _________________________________________________________ 

              (Phone)

 

The specific information to be requested or released:

 

* Discharge/Treatment Summary  * Psychiatric/Medical Evaluation   * Dates of Treatment  * Diagnostic Evaluation    

* Lab/Other Diagnostic Records    * Social History    *  Medical/Physical History   * Progress Notes  

* Treatment Plan   * School Observations    * Medication Sheets  * Psychological Evaluation /Testing  

* Patient Demographics/ Insurance information  * Alcohol/Drug Abuse

* Other:__________________________________________________________

 

A photocopy or faxed copy of this signed authorization shall constitute a valid authorization.  I certify that this authorization has been given voluntarily and without coercion.  I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time by giving written notice to the Adult Psychiatry Clinic (“APC”), except to the extent that action has been by APC in reliance upon this authorization.  I understand that the APC will not condition treatment, payment, enrollment or eligibility for treatment on my signing of this authorization.

 

The APC, its faculty and staff are released from legal responsibility or liability for the release of the above information to the extent indicated and authorized herein.

 

 This consent will automatically expire 60 days after the date of the signature or 60 days after formal discharge from clinic, whichever is later, unless I express written revocation at an earlier date.  I have read or been informed that all blanks are properly filled in prior to my signature.

 

I understand that once the above information is disclosed, it may be re-disclosed by the designated recipient and the information may no longer be protected by federal privacy laws and regulations.

 

          I understand that the APC may charge a reasonable, cost-based fee for copies of medical records that includes the cost of copying, cost of supplies, labor of copying, and postage, if applicable. APC will not charge more than is allowed by law.

 

_____________________________________________________    ____________________

Signature of patient                                                                                                       Date

_________________________________________________________________    _________________________

Signature of parent/guardian (if applicable)                                                                  Date

_____________________________________________________                            ____________________ 

Signature of witness                                                                                                      Date

_________________________________________________________________    ____________________  

Signature of 2nd witness (when verbal consent is obtained)                                          Date

 

 

_________________________________________________________________    _____________________

Program Director’s Signature (required for alcohol/drug abuse information)             Date

 

 

 

UAMS   Administrative Guide Policy #3.1.28 Use and Disclosure of PHI and Medical Records Policy