Patient Authorization:
- By signing this proxy request, I understand that I am giving my permission for MAHEC to disclose my protected health information (PHI) through the Patient Portal to my proxy which may include sensitive information such as treatment for pregnancy, drug/alcohol abuse, mental health, HIV status, genetic testing and labs, if applicable.
- This proxy request is effective until my Patient Portal account is inactivated or I revoke proxy access.
- This proxy request includes records that were created or existing on or before the date this form was signed, as well as records that are created after the date this form is signed.
- I understand that I have a right to revoke this authorization at any time. If I want to revoke this authorization, I must do so in writing. I understand that such a revocation will not have any effect on any information already released to my proxy.
- I understand that the information disclosed pursuant to this authorization may be re-disclosed by the recipient and no longer protected by federal or North Carolina privacy laws.
- I may refuse to sign this authorization and understand that my refusal to sign will not affect my ability to obtain treatment. If I refuse to sign this authorization, access to my Patient Portal account will not be granted.
By signing below, proxy acknowledges and agrees that:
- I will be using my own FollowMyHealth Patient Portal account to access the patient's Patient Portal account.
- As indicated, I have parental rights or legal guardianship rights to access this patient's record.
- I have not been denied periods of physical placement with the patient and there are no court orders or restraining orders in effect limiting my access to this patient's medical records and/or information.
- Communications on behalf of the patient through the Patient Portal must be sent from the patient's record and responses will be received in the patient's record. Patient Portal e-mail alerts will be sent to the e-mail address entered under "Proxy Information."
- For a child age 0-17 years, I will be granted full access to the Child's medical record, subject to NC law.
Legal Guardians:
Any documents, if any, I have provided in support of my right to access the patient's protected health information, are true and correct copies and are the most recent documents related to this matter. When my legal authority to act on behalf of the patient has been inactivated, revoked, terminated or expires, I must immediately notify MAHEC in writing of the change in authority and mail it to the Health Information Management Department.