I know I should search the archives, but I don't remember this specific
question coming up recently.  I'm starting my own practice associated with
Elizabeth Seton Childbearing Center and trying to develop my own forms.  My
husband is a psychologist and had a model authorization form for release of
information that I've modified.  I really feel that sending case notes to
OB/Midwives and Pediatricians can be a helpful education device so I wanted
to get a blanket release to send case notes to the Ob/Midwife and
pediatrician.  In addition, the Lactation Consultants at Elizabeth Seton
are employees for Medicaid patients, support groups and breastfeeding
classes.  All other clients are private.  So, I suppose I technically
should get a release for the other lactation consultants in the event that
a client may need follow up with one of them and I need to pass along my
case notes.

My husband thinks I need to have a separate release form for EACH
practitioner.  I cannot imagine asking a postpartum women to sign three or
four release forms.  Has anyone else investigated whether or not it is
legally acceptable to do one blanket release form for all the health care
practitioners rather than separate forms for each?  I'm assuming those of
you who work in medical offices or hospitals are far more up on this stuff
than those of us who work privately.

Susan Burger, PhD, MHS, IBCLC, RLC

PS.  I am beginning to think that ethically one should have an informed
consent form for those instances when parents give formula.  Has this been
done anywhere in developed countries?  In many of the developing countries
I used to work in, formula needed to be prescribed by a health care
practitioner (at least pre-HIV).

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