You may be able to request your record through your provider's patient portal. You may have to fill out a form — called a health or medical record release form, or request for access—send an email, or mail or fax a letter to your provider.
Release of Information Authorization Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, when a release of information is intended for purposes other than medical treatment, healthcare operations, or payment, you'll need to sign an authorization for ROI.
In a hospital setting, medical records comprise comprehensive details about a patient's medical history, diagnosis, course of treatment, and follow-up care.
Contact the health service provider that holds your health information to request access. Only you or another person you've authorised, such as a legal guardian or authorised representative, can make the request. You may be asked to put your request in writing and for information that identifies you.
A patient medical records release form is a legal document that gives healthcare providers permission to share a patient's personal health information with other parties.
Individuals can request access to their own health information3, or to another individual's health information if they present evidence of written consent from that individual.
In Canada you have the right to receive a copy of all the medical records your physician has regarding your health. A doctor can only decline to share certain parts of your records if they have reason to believe sharing it would hurt your physical, mental or emotional health, but this is rare.