Authorization to Transfer Medical Records (California)
This form is authorization to transfer medical records in California. The form provided here is simply a sample of what the actual form looks like.
AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER MEDICAL RECORDS
I hereby authorize ____________________________, M.D., to furnish medical information concerning
[patient's name:] ____________________________, to Dr.
[physician's name and address:] ____________________________.
Any and all information may be released, including, but not limited to, mental health records protected by the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, drug and alcohol abuse records, and HIV test results, if any, except as specifically provided below:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
[Optional:] I understand and agree to pay a reasonable charge to cover the cost the transfer. I understand the costs will be computed based on a copying fee of 25 cents per page for standard documents, actual costs for the reproduction of oversized documents or documents requiring special processing, and reasonable clerical costs for locating and making the records available.
This authorization is effective now and will remain in effect until [date:] ____________________________.
I understand that I may receive a copy of this authorization.
Signed: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________
If not signed by the patient, please indicate relationship:
____ Parent or guardian of minor patient
____ Guardian or conservator of an incompetent patient
____ Beneficiary or personal representative of deceased patient
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