Summary
The Agency is proposing to revise the English version of the Universal Patient Authorization Form for Full Disclosure of Health Information for Treatment and Quality of Care and the English version of the Universal Patient Authorization Form for Limited Disclosure of Health Information incorporated by reference in Rule 59B-16.002, amend Rule 59B-16.002, F.A.C., to incorporate by reference a Spanish version of the Universal Patient Authorization Form for Full Disclosure of Health Information for Treatment and Quality of Care and a Spanish version of the Universal Patient Authorization Form for Limited Disclosure of Health Information, clarify in the authorization forms that permission is for use and disclosure, clarify the statement that permissions will not affect medical treatment, payment for treatment or insurance coverage, clarify in the authorization forms that authorization is for medical products in addition to medical services, clarify that permission may be revoked rather than withdrawn, revise Rule 59B-16.001, F.A.C., to remove an incorrect rule reference, revise Rule 59B-16.001, F.A.C., to clarify the definition of health care provider and add specific rulemaking authority citations under Rules 59B-16.001 and 59B-16.002, F.A.C.