# Release of Information from Medical Records
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 1996-07-18 · Effective 1996-07-18 · 61 FR 37386
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-18162
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 37386
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 66
- **Publication date:** 1996-07-18
- **Effective date:** 1996-07-18
- **DOD docket:** DoD Directive 6040.2
## Abstract

This document removes the Department of Defense's rule concerning release of information from medical records. The part has served the purpose for which it was intended for the Code of Federal Regulations, and is no longer necessary.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/07/18/96-18162/release-of-information-from-medical-records)
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