A medical records release form is a document that permits a medical office to disclose a patient’s protected health information. This post reviews what is required for a medical release authorization. Medical records release authorization forms are needed to legally allow sharing of an individual’s medical information. A medical release form is a legal document with which a patient permits their physician to share their health information with a third party. I hereby authorize the following health care professional, medical facility, mental health facility, laboratory, paramedical facility, medical examiner, medical records service, prescription.