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Medical Records

Having access to your information is vital for your care to be collaborative and comprehensive. We make sure you and your family are always kept informed and that your private information remains safe and secure.

We are required to maintain a complete record of your medical history, current condition, treatment plan and all diagnosis and treatment given, including test results, procedures and therapies. Whether this information is stored in writing, on a computer or other means, we will keep this information in a safe and secure way that protects your privacy and confidentiality.

About Medical Records

Medical records include, but are not limited to a patient’s medical history, test results, office visit notes, discharge summary, and operative reports of treatments and medical services. The Medical Records Department can provide you with copies of your medical records related to care at a facility.

The medical records offices are not available for patient walk-in services. If you need to collect records in person, please contact us at 617-726-2361 for possible options.

Protecting Your Privacy

Access to your medical records will only be granted to the physicians and health care professionals involved in providing you with the best possible care.

View our privacy and confidentiality notice

 

Medical Record Request Forms

You can access your complete medical records by downloading a release authorization form for the hospital that provides your care. You can then print and sign the completed form and return to the fax number or address specified in the form.

Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care North Shore closed on July 31, 2015. For information about Medical Records, please call (617) 726-2361.

More Information on Obtaining Medical Records

Faxing the form to us is the fastest and easiest way to obtain copies of your records. However, you may also request a copy of your records by sending a completed and signed printout of the medical information release authorization form to the address on the authorization form. If the patient is a minor or unable to give consent, the signature of a parent, guardian or other legal representative is required.

Additional authorization may also be required for the release of specifically protected or privileged information. Certain information can take up to 30 days for processing. Contact the Release of Information representative at the number listed on the authorization form with questions about specific requests.

To request medical records of a deceased patient, the request must be accompanied by authorization from the executor of the estate. Please include a copy of the executor paperwork with the authorization. Please note: A fee may be associated with a medical record request.

The medical records offices are not available for patient walk-in services. If you need to collect records in person, please contact us at 617-726-2361 for possible options.

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