RELEASE OF HEALTH INFORMATION
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES
CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION OR HEALTH RECORDS UNDER THE PROTECTION
OF FEDERAL LAW, TITLE 42, CFR CHAPTER II PART II
Name: ____________________________________________________________
Number: ____________________
first
middle
last
Birthdate: ____________________ Social Security No. __________________________
Sex: _______________
Parent’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Pursuant to Federal Guidelines concerning my right to confidentiality, I, _________________________________________
(name of client)
authorize _________________________________________ to release my health records or information concerning my
(name of specific person or organization)
health records to ____________________________________________________________________________________
(name of specific person or organization)
I specifically consent only to the release of information or health records pertaining to:
The following information:
__Behavioral
___Medical
? ___Dental
___All of the below
___ prior assessments
___ recommendations
___ closing summaries
___ progress notes
___ treatment provided
___ medical
___ opinions regarding parent competence
___ other relevant information, medical or psychological
I understand that I may revoke this consent to release of information at any time; however, I also understand that any
release which has been made prior to my revocation and which was made in reliance upon this authorization shall not
constitute a breach of my right to confidentiality. Unless I revoke this authorization prior to such time, this authorization to
release information shall expire when:
_________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
(date, event, condition or expiration)
At that time no express revocation shall be needed to terminate my consent; however revocation of consent at any other
time must be provided in writing.
client’s signature
date
witness
date
(A youth aged 16 or older may sign for themselves; the case manager or foster parent may sign for any custodial youth in
their care.)
Custodial agent
date
Original:
Recipient
Copy:
Health Record
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