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COUNSELING CENTER 3000 Lauderhill Circle, S.E., B234, Bellevue, WA 98007-6484 (425) 564-2212 (office) (425) 564-6024 (fax) AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF COUNSELING INFORMATION Name SID Date of Birth

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How to fill out a release of information:

1. Obtain the necessary form: Start by locating the release of information form. This can usually be found at healthcare providers' offices, hospitals, or on their websites. You may also need to request the form from your healthcare provider directly.
2. Provide your personal information: Begin filling out the form by entering your personal details. This typically includes your full name, date of birth, address, and contact information.
3. Specify the purpose of the release: Indicate the specific purpose or reason for releasing your information. This could range from sending your medical records to another healthcare provider, authorizing access to your health information for research purposes, or providing records to an insurance company.
4. Choose the duration of the release: Determine the length of time the release of information will be valid for. You can typically select a specific time frame or specify that the release is ongoing until revoked in writing.
5. Identify the recipients of the information: Clearly mention the individuals or organizations who are authorized to receive your information. This might include specific healthcare providers, institutions, or even specific individuals by name.
6. Describe the information to be released: Specify the type of information you are authorizing to be released. This could include medical records, laboratory results, psychiatric evaluations, or any other relevant documents.
7. Review the details: Take a moment to go through the form and ensure all the information you provided is accurate and complete. Make any necessary corrections before signing the document.
8. Provide your signature: Once you have reviewed the form and are satisfied with the information provided, sign and date the release of information. This will indicate your consent and authorize the release of your specified information to the designated recipients.

Who needs release of information:

1. Patients: Individuals who need their medical records or health information to be shared with other healthcare providers, insurance companies, or for legal purposes, often require a release of information.
2. Healthcare providers: In certain situations, healthcare providers may need to obtain a release of information from their patients to share relevant medical records or collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved in their care.
3. Research institutions: Research institutions conducting medical studies or clinical trials may require patients' consent through a release of information to access their health records or use their anonymized data.
4. Insurance companies: When filing claims or seeking insurance coverage, insurance companies might require patients to sign a release of information to obtain access to their medical records or to verify the provided information.
5. Legal purposes: In legal matters, such as personal injury cases or disability claims, lawyers may need their clients to sign a release of information to obtain relevant medical records or other health-related documents to support their case.

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What is release of information?

Release of information is a process that allows an individual to authorize the disclosure of their protected health information to a designated person or entity.

Who is required to file release of information?

Healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other entities that handle protected health information are required to file release of information.

How to fill out release of information?

To fill out release of information, the individual must complete a specific form provided by the healthcare provider or entity requesting the disclosure of their information.

What is the purpose of release of information?

The purpose of release of information is to allow individuals to control who can access their protected health information and to ensure their privacy is protected.

What information must be reported on release of information?

The release of information form typically requires the individual's name, date of birth, the information to be disclosed, the purpose of the disclosure, and the recipient of the information.