Records requested by patients or third parties can be released if

the provider grants approval
the patient grants consent, usually via a release form
both the provider grants approval and the patient grants consent
the lawsuit has been filed with the courts


both the provider grants approval and the patient grants consent

Rationale: Records requested by patients or third parties can be released if the provider grants approval and the patient grants consent, usually via a release form.

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