The Authorization For Release Of Dental Records is a crucial document in Australian healthcare administration that facilitates the legal and compliant transfer of dental records between parties. This document is necessary when patients change dental providers, seek specialist treatment, require records for legal proceedings, or need their records for insurance purposes. It must comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), state-specific health records legislation, and healthcare privacy principles. The authorization typically includes patient details, record specifications, recipient information, and purpose of release, ensuring proper documentation of consent and maintaining the chain of custody for sensitive medical information. This document is particularly important given Australia's strict privacy laws and the increasing focus on proper health information management.

1. Patient Information: Full legal name, date of birth, contact details, and any relevant patient identification numbers

2. Dental Practice Details: Name of the dental practice currently holding the records, including address and contact information

3. Recipient Information: Details of the person or entity to whom the records will be released, including name, address, and contact information

4. Records Description: Specific description of which dental records are to be released (e.g., x-rays, treatment notes, billing records)

5. Purpose of Release: Statement explaining why the records are being released (e.g., continuing care, legal proceedings)

6. Authorization Statement: Clear statement of authorization including the time period for which the authorization is valid

7. Privacy Notice: Statement regarding privacy laws and potential re-disclosure of information

8. Signature Block: Space for patient signature, date, and witness signature if required