Optional Form

Consent for Release and Exchange of Information

This form is optional — it is only needed if you want to authorize Ontario Therapy to share, collect, or exchange your personal health information with another party. You do not need to complete it to receive services.

This form authorizes Ontario Therapy and/or Naomi Barnes, MA, RP, to release, obtain, or exchange personal health information for the purpose(s) identified below.

Personal health information may include information related to assessment, treatment, attendance, recommendations, or other information relevant to psychotherapy services.

Your privacy and confidentiality are important. Information will only be shared with the individuals or organizations identified in this form and only to the extent necessary for the stated purpose, unless otherwise required by law.

Please review this form carefully before signing. You may ask questions about the information being shared, refuse consent, or withdraw your consent at any time by providing written notice, subject to legal or contractual limitations and any disclosure already made in reliance on this authorization.

Type of Authorization

I Authorize: (check all that apply)

Release of information FROM Ontario Therapy TO another party
Collection of information BY Ontario Therapy FROM another party
Mutual exchange of information between parties

Person / Organization

I agree to allow the following contact information to be shared within my letter of support:

Information Authorized for Release

Check all that apply:

Attendance Confirmation Only
Appointment Dates
Treatment Summary
Progress Notes
Psychological / Clinical Reports
Risk / Safety Information
Recommendations for Treatment
Return to Work / Disability Information
Billing / Invoice Information
Entire Clinical Record

Purpose of Disclosure

Check all that apply:

Continuity of Care
Consultation
Insurance / Disability Claim
Workplace Accommodation
Legal Matter
Coordination with Physician
Family / Caregiver Support
Client Request

Method of Disclosure

Check all that apply:

Secure Email
Fax
Phone / Verbal Communication
Mail
Electronic Records Transfer

Parent / Guardian Consent for Minors

Complete only if signing on behalf of a minor client. Leave blank if not applicable.

I confirm I have legal authority to provide consent for release of information on behalf of the minor client.
NOTE: This consent to release of information is valid for a 12-month period from the date of signing.

Authorization to Release Information

I authorize Ontario Therapy and/or Naomi Barnes, MA, RP, to release, obtain, or exchange the personal health information described above in accordance with my directions in this form. I understand that this authorization is voluntary and that my personal health information is protected under applicable Ontario privacy legislation, including PHIPA. I understand that only information reasonably necessary for the identified purpose will be disclosed. Information disclosed pursuant to this authorization may no longer be protected once received by the recipient and may be subject to re-disclosure, depending on the recipient's privacy obligations and applicable laws.

Revocation: You may revoke this consent at any time by notifying Ontario Therapy in writing. Revocation does not apply retroactively to information already disclosed in good faith prior to receiving written notice.
I consent
I do not consent
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