Interagency Committee for Medical Records (ICMR) Cancels Standard Form 522, Replaces with Optional Form 522

Summary

The Interagency Committee for Medical Records (ICMR) is cancelling Standard Form 522, Medical Record--Request for Administration of Anesthesia and For Performance of Operations and Other Procedures, due to varying state requirements for informed consent in anesthesia and surgical procedures. The new Optional Form 522 will allow agencies to use state-approved forms, with the General Services Administration providing camera copies upon request.