From Someone who works with medical records -
RFK Jr. is stating he will make a list of everyone diagnosed with autism to research the cause. This is bad for obvious reasons.
But there are only 1 to 3 LEGAL ways to get medical records, especially ones of a mental health kind.
1.DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING FROM YOUR DOCTOR ALLOWING THE RELEASE OF MEDICAL RECORDS TO 3RD PARTIES FOR RESEARCH.
This will be in the form of a HIPAA release that you yourself must sign to give consent.
2. DO NOT SIGN A BLANKET RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM YOUR INSURANCE.
This won't have any specified information to release to them or for them to release to someone else. If you have to have records for the insurance company, make sure they have the specific dates, locations, and if applicable, body part they are needing records for.
3. UNLESS A LOCAL JUDGE FOR YOUR STATE SIGNS A SUBPOENA OR COURT ORDER, YOU MUST SIGN A RELEASE FORM.
The only way around your consent is if RFK Jr. goes through the legal system and that is a HASSEL.
HIPAA is very strict and keeps us safe from malpractice and legal nonsense like this. I know the majority of people on here are not the targets of the 'autism must be cured' crusades, the people who have the highest support needs are the ones he's mainly after, but if you have family or friends that are severely disabled, this is how you help keep them safe.
Pass this around and stay informed. The Man Who Swallows Demons as He Speaks is not to be trusted.
