Mindful Wellness Center Psychotherapy · Established 2009
Form MHR-204 Revision 08/2024
Record ID · MWC-2024-1183

Authorization for Release of Mental Health Records

This form authorizes the disclosure of protected health information, including psychotherapy notes, in accordance with 45 CFR §164.508 and applicable state confidentiality laws, for the purpose of continuity of clinical care.

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Disclosing and Receiving Providers
Releasing From
Dr. Sarah Kim, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist · PSY 28471
Practice
Mindful Wellness Center
Address
1420 Fillmore Street, Suite 310
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone
(415) 555-0182
Fax
(415) 555-0183 — Secure
Releasing To
Dr. Michael Chen, M.D.
Psychiatrist · CA Med. License A-94022
Practice
Bay Area Behavioral Health
Address
2899 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94611
Phone
(510) 555-0461
Fax
(510) 555-0462 — Secure
02
Patient Information
Patient Name
Eleanor R. Whitaker
Preferred pronouns: she / her
Date of Birth
March 14, 1991
Age 33
Patient ID
MWC-08842
Initial visit: 02 / 11 / 2021
03
Records Authorized for Disclosure
Psychotherapy Session Notes Process notes from individual therapy, Feb 2021 – present
Intake Assessment & History Biopsychosocial, presenting concerns, family history
Treatment Plans & Progress Goal documentation, updates, measurement-based outcomes
Diagnostic Summaries DSM-5-TR diagnoses, differential considerations
Medication Coordination Notes Correspondence with prescribing PCP on file
·
Billing & Claims Records Not requested — administrative only
04
Purpose & Conditions of Release
Stated Purpose

The patient is transitioning psychiatric and therapeutic care to Dr. Michael Chen following her relocation to the East Bay. Records are being released for the sole purpose of continuity of clinical care, to preserve therapeutic context, avoid redundant assessment, and support informed medication management.

Disclosure is limited to the minimum necessary information for the receiving provider's clinical decision-making.

I understand that my records may contain information related to mental health treatment that is protected under HIPAA and California Civil Code §56.10. I specifically authorize the release of psychotherapy notes, which receive heightened protection.

I understand that the information disclosed pursuant to this authorization may be subject to re-disclosure by the recipient and may no longer be protected by federal privacy regulations.

I may revoke this authorization at any time by submitting written notice to Dr. Sarah Kim, except to the extent that action has already been taken in reliance upon it.

My treatment, payment, enrollment, or eligibility for benefits is not conditioned on signing this authorization.

Authorization Date
October 14, 2024
Records Effective Range
Feb 2021 – Oct 2024
Expires On
October 14, 2025
05
Signatures & Consent
Eleanor Whitaker
Patient Signature 10 / 14 / 2024
Sarah Kim, Psy.D.
Disclosing Provider 10 / 14 / 2024