On the authorization form, you will need to specify which information you would like to have copied.You must complete and sign the request and return it to the medical records office. Tell them you want to complete an “authorization for disclosure of protected health information.” Some facilities have this online or by email, and some you will have to visit. Contact your provider’s medical records or health information services department.The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) recommends that you follow these steps: Some types of records, such as psychiatric records and HIV information may require additional authorization from you. While there may be slight differences between states and provider types for requesting your records, HIPAA entitles every person the right to access their medical records, receive copies of them, and request amendments to them. HIPAA is the acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which in part regulates Protected Health Information (PHI) to ensure the privacy and security of your private information. We’ve created a guide to help you navigate the language and “hoops” to jump through. For any reason, all patients have the right to a copy of their record (the original belongs to the healthcare facility). They may want a record to provide a new doctor, want to understand more about a certain medical condition, or may even be considering a lawsuit and want to have a third party review the records. There are many reasons an individual would wish to request and review their own medical record from a doctor’s office, hospital, or other medical care providers.
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