Figure B-1: Sample Consent Form

Figure B-1
Sample Consent Form
Consent for the Release of Confidential Information
I, ___________________________, authorize XYZ Clinic to receive
(name of client or participant)
from/disclose to ________________________________________
(name of person and organization)
for the purpose of _______________________________________
(need for disclosure)
the following information__________________________________
(nature of the disclosure)
I understand that my records are protected under the Federal and State Confidentiality Regulations and cannot be disclosed without my written consent unless otherwise provided for in the regulations. I also understand that I may revoke this consent at any time except to the extent that action has been taken in reliance on it and that in any event this consent expires automatically on ____________________ unless otherwise specified below.
(date, condition, or event)
Other expiration specifications:
_________________________
Date executed
_________________________
Signature of client
________________________
Signature of parent or guardian, where required

From: Appendix B --Protecting Clients' Privacy

Cover of Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Child Abuse and Neglect Issues
Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Child Abuse and Neglect Issues.
Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 36.
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

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