The proposed rule will establish universal patient authorization forms in both paper and electronic formats which may be used by a health care provider to document patient permission for the disclosure and use, in any form or medium, of an identifiable health record. The universal patient authorization forms must be accepted by a provider as valid authorization to release an identifiable health record if the form is completed according to the instructions accompanying the form. The proposed rule will incorporate by reference a full disclosure form for treatment and quality of care purposes and limited disclosure form that may be used for treatment or certain non-treatment purposes.