Check their website: Information about how to get your health record may be found under the Contact Us section of a provider's website. It may direct you to an online portal, a phone number, an email address, or a form. Phone or visit: You can also call or visit your provider and ask them how to get your health record.
All health records of discharged patients shall be completed and filed within 30 days after discharge date and such records shall be kept for a minimum of 7 years, except for minors whose records shall be kept at least until 1 year after the minor has reached the age of 18 years, but in no case less than 7 years.
To request a copy of your medical records: Fill out the Medical Record Authorization Release form, click on the link below to download. Include a copy of a Valid Photo ID (passport, driver's license, state ID or school ID). Note that a copy of a valid ID is required before processing.
You can make a written request to either review or obtain a copy of your medical records pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 123100 through 123149.5. You can view these laws on the California Legislative Information website.
In California, the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) defines who may release confidential medical information, and under what circumstances. The CMIA also prohibits the sharing, selling, or otherwise unlawful use of medical information.
(a) Patients may authorize the release of their health care information by completing the CDCR 7385, Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information, to allow a family member or friend to request and receive an update when there is a significant change in the patient's health care condition.
The patient may enter the date he/she wants the authorization to expire. The patient may enter an expiration event. The patient may enter a date range of information to be shared. If no expiration date is specified, this authorization is good for 12 months from the date signed in Section IX.
By law, a patient's records are defined as records relating to the health history, diagnosis, or condition of a patient, or relating to treatment provided or proposed to be provided to the patient. Physicians must provide patients with copies within 15 days of receipt of the request.
What is an Authorization Form? An authorization form is a document that is duly endorsed by an individual or organisation which grants permission to another individual or organisation to proceed with certain actions. It is often used to grant permission to carry out a specific action for a fixed period of time.