Common use of Release of Records Clause in Contracts

Release of Records. Each Insured authorizes the Physician, Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility or any other Provider of healthcare to permit the examination and copying of the Insured's medical records, as requested by SHL. Information from medical records and information received from Physicians or Hospitals incident to the Physician/Patient relationship or Hospital/Patient relationship shall be kept confidential and, except for use in connection with government requirements established by law or the administration of this Plan, records may not be disclosed to any unrelated third party without the Insured’s consent.