Disclosure of information may only be made with the written consent of the individual tested or the appropriate guardian. Disclosure to legal guardians or persons authorized to consent to health care for the tested individual is allowed.

The Department may seek and/or release information regarding the diagnosis or treatment of HIV for the purposes of case planning or the provision of services on behalf of its clients.

The parent/guardian or the child (if the child sought testing without parent/guardian consent) must consent to the release of any HIV information if the child is:

Form DCF-2134, "HIV Authorization For Release Of Information" shall be used to seek and/or release needed information.

Note: As noted on the form DCF-2134, if the form has not been signed by the patient, the signer’s name, relationship to the patient and, if necessary, the reason why the patient did not sign the form, must be noted. The statement should demonstrate that the signer is authorized to consent to the release of confidential medical information.