When responding to a subpoena for medical records, which document is typically not required to be submitted?

When responding to a subpoena for medical records, it is typically not necessary to include a signed authorization for the release of information. A subpoena itself is a legal order that compels the submission of documents or the appearance of witnesses in a legal proceeding. When these subpoenas are issued, they are often based on the need for certain documents related to a case, and they specify what those documents are.

In the context of a subpoena, medical records are typically included, as they serve as the primary documentation required to support legal proceedings. This can encompass patient medical records, clinical notes, and billing statements, as they all may be relevant to the matter at hand.

A signed authorization for release of information is usually necessary for voluntary disclosures of health information held by a healthcare provider to a third party. However, since a subpoena operates under the authority of the court, it bypasses the requirement for patient consent that a signed authorization represents. Thus, when responding to such a request, a signed authorization is not required for compliance with the subpoena.