A. This one authorizes release of records to a third party (new doctor, insurer, attorney). The other one collects your medical history for a provider’s own use.

A. Yes — you check specific categories (labs, imaging, mental health, etc.) and a date range, so unrelated records stay private.

A. Yes — federal law gives these extra protection, so they’re only released if you specifically check those boxes.

A. Yes, in writing, at any time — except for records already released before you revoked it.

A. No — providers can’t condition treatment, payment, or benefits eligibility on whether you sign this authorization.