Oregon Code § 192.566·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Authorization
form.
A health
care provider may use an authorization that contains the following provisions
in accordance with ORS 192.558:
______________________________________________________________________________
AUTHORIZATION
TO USE AND DISCLOSE
PROTECTED HEALTH
INFORMATION
I authorize: _______________
(Name of person/entity disclosing information) to use and disclose a copy of
the specific health information described below regarding: _______________
(Name of individual) consisting of: (Describe information to be used/disclosed)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
to: _______________
(Name and address of recipient or recipients) for the purpose of: (Describe
each purpose of disclosure or indicate that the disclosure is at the request of
the individual)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
If the information to
be disclosed contains any of the types of records or information listed below,
additional laws relating to the use and disclosure of the information may
apply. I understand and agree that this information will be disclosed if I mark
in the applicable space next to the type of information.
_____ HIV/AIDS information
_____ Mental health information
_____ Genetic testing information
_____ Drug/alcohol diagnosis,
treatment, or
referral information.
I understand that the
information used or disclosed pursuant to this authorization may be subject to
redisclosure and no longer be protected under federal law. However, I also
understand that federal or state law may restrict redisclosure of HIV/AIDS
information, mental health information, genetic testing information and
drug/alcohol diagnosis, treatment or referral information.
PROVIDER INFORMATION
You do not need to sign
this authorization. Refusal to sign the authorization will not adversely affect
your ability to receive health care services or reimbursement for services. The
only circumstance when refusal to sign means you will not receive health care
services is if the health care services are solely for the purpose of providing
health information to someone else and the authorization is necessary to make
that disclosure.
You may revoke this
authorization in writing at any time. If you revoke your authorization, the
information described above may no longer be used or disclosed for the purposes
described in this written authorization. The only exception is when a covered entity
has taken action in reliance on the authorization or the authorization was
obtained as a condition of obtaining insurance coverage.
To revoke this
authorization, please send a written statement to ____________ (contact
person) at ____________ (address of person/entity disclosing information) and
state that you are revoking this authorization.
SIGNATURE
I have read this
authorization and I understand it. Unless revoked, this authorization expires ________
(insert either applicable date or event).
By: ______________________
(individual or
personal representative)
Date: ____________
Description of personal
representatives authority:
___________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
[Formerly 192.522; 2024 c.73 §14]
Note:
See note under 192.553.
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 192.566
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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