Release of Information Authorization
Policy for Releasing Medical Information
Medical records are confidential and can only be released with legal permission or patient authorization. They are provided to the patient or their representative promptly, unless it risks the patient’s safety or others. This applies to records from other health care providers as well.
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Authorization: A written request or permission is required to release medical information, except for:
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Reporting certain communicable diseases to the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
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Complying with a court order.
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Providing immunization records to health departments, other colleges, or the patient's physician.
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Non-Urgent Records: Immunization records, allergy clinic records, x-ray reports, clinic notes, and routine lab reports are not considered urgent and will be given directly to the patient or mailed to the designated provider/person.
Page content reviewed: 06/10/2024 KCS
