Question

A patient is requesting that a copy of his medical Information be sent to a specialty practice. Explain what is needed for the release of medical records?
The patient can make a verbal request for a copy of the records.

The patient can make a verbal request to the business who stores the medical records offsite.

The patient can authorize HIPAA to release the medical records.

The patient needs to state in writing that the medical records can be released.

Answer 1

The patient needs to state in writing that the medical record can be released.

The reason is for legal issues your going to have evidence that will help you clear your name if that said patient ever wanted to sue you