If the patient does not sign an authorization to release information to the _____,the disclosure of mental health records is prohibited.

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The patient's mental health records cannot be released to their employer without their written authorization. The other options, such as the agency that has custody of the patient, the facility's legal counsel, and the physician providing healthcare, may have a legitimate need for the records and may be able to access them with appropriate authorization or legal requirements.

If the Patient Does Not Sign an Authorization to Release