Sec. 262.
(1) An individual who is the subject of a record maintained under section 261 may consent in writing to the disclosure of the content of the record to:
(a) Health professionals for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment of the individual.
(b) Governmental personnel for the purpose of obtaining benefits to which the individual is entitled.
(c) Any other person specifically authorized by the individual.
(2) The individual consenting under subsection (1) may revoke the authorization for the disclosure at any time, unless expressly prohibited by federal legislation on confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records, by giving written notice to the program.
(3) The authorization or revocation shall be in a form specified by the department in accordance with regulations specifying the form of the written consent issued by the United States department of health, education, and welfare and the special action office for drug abuse prevention.
History: Add. 2012, Act 500, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2012
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - Mental Health Code
Act 258 of 1974 - Mental Health Code (330.1001 - 330.2106)
258-1974-2A - Chapter 2a Substance Use Disorder Services (330.1260...330.1287)
Section 330.1260 - Definitions; Implementation and Completion of Changes.
Section 330.1261 - Records; Confidentiality; Disclosure.
Section 330.1263 - Consent to Disclose Not Given; Limitations.
Section 330.1268 - Receipt of Objection; Hearing; Notice of Hearing; Actions by Court.
Section 330.1270 - Duties of Department.
Section 330.1271 - Additional Duties of Department.
Section 330.1272 - Additional Duties of Department.
Section 330.1273b - Competitive Grant Program for Recovery Community Organizations.
Section 330.1275 - Waiting List for Services; Priority Position.
Section 330.1278 - Detention of Incapacitated Individual; Discharge to Peace Officer.
Section 330.1279 - Release of Individual Found Not to Be Incapacitated.
Section 330.1281 - Voluntary Admission.
Section 330.1281a - Involuntary Treatment.
Section 330.1283 - Inventory and Return of Possessions.
Section 330.1284 - Payment for Treatment or Transportation Costs.
Section 330.1285 - Confidentiality of Records.
Section 330.1286 - Adoption of Local Law, Ordinance, Resolution, or Rule.