*The HIPAA Privacy Rules (federal regulations that became effective April 14, 2003) provide important protection for health information including that your authorization is obtained in certain circumstances. The Privacy Rules apply to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) by entities providing medical care and treatment.
If your hometown physician or a medical specialist requests a copy of your Sindecuse Health Center medical record, you must sign an authorization before we can send it. Information from your medical record is NEVER shared with any area of the University, or with any administrator, faculty or staff member without your written consent.
Sindecuse Health Center has an Authorization for Use & Disclosure of Protected Health Information form which you must sign and date. This form asks you to identify the physician or medical office requesting the records. Seven to ten days notice is desired to allow time for copying and mailing. Authorization forms may also be obtained from the health care provider requesting your records.
Print the Authorization for Use & Disclosure of Protected Health Information form and fill it out completely according to the instructions below.
Health Information
Sindecuse Health Center
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5445
This authorization is good for one year. You may change this time by filling in another date or event (i.e. graduation from WMU). If you are 18 or older, be sure to sign and date the form. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign and date the form and list the relationship to the patient.
You can call us at (269) 387-3286 or (269) 387-3290.
