How do I get a copy of my medical records?
top You will need to stop at the receptionist desk and fill out a Release of Information form. That form is sent to the Medical Records Department where they will copy your records and forward them to your new healthcare provider. If you do not have a new provider, or would rather hand carry them to your new provider, once the copy is made, we will call you and you can come to the office and pick it up. We do charge a fee to cover copy costs as well as personnel time, and, if requested, you will be given an estimate on the charges prior to the work being done.
You must request this in writing by completing the Consent for Disclosure of Health Information PDF form. The completed form (with an applicable fee) must be signed, dated, witnessed and mailed to: Mount Sinai Hospital Health Records Services 460-600 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5 416-586-4800 ext.
You will need to stop at the receptionist desk and fill out a Release of Information form. That form is sent to the Medical Records Department where they will copy your records and forward them to your new healthcare provider. If you do not have a new provider, or would rather hand carry them to your new provider, once the copy is made, we will call you and you can come to the office and pick it up. We do charge a fee to cover copy costs as well as personnel time, and, if requested, you will be given an estimate on the charges prior to the work being done.
If you were a patient of York Central Hospital you can receive a copy of your medical records by submitting a written request to the hospital. Fax:(905) 883-2141, Phone: (905) 883-2200. ATTENTION: Medical Records – Release of Information York Central Hospital 10 Trench Street Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 4Z3 What should the request include? The written request for medical records must include your name, date of birth and mailing address as well as the type of information you need. The request must be dated and signed as well as witnessed and signed by one other person. Will the hospital have all of my records on file? York Central Hospital retains and manages patient records according to government legislation and the Corporation By-laws. This means the hospital may only maintain some of your records. What happens if I want my records released to another individual? Whether you want your records released to a relative, friend, family doctor or another institution, you must submit a signe
