AUTHORIZATION FOR THE RELEASE OF HEALTH RECORDS
Please fax or mail your completed request to each hospital/facility you are requesting records from.
ATTENTION: Health Information Management, Release of Information Office
Part 1. Patient / Resident Information
LAST NAME OF PATIENT
FIRST NAME
ALSO KNOWN AS / ALIAS
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY / PROVINCE / COUNTRY
POSTAL CODE
TELEPHONE NO. (INCLUDING AREA CODE) DATE OF BIRTH DAY | MONTH | YEAR
PERSONAL HEALTH NUMBER (CARECARD)
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Part 2. Records Requested
HOSPITAL(S)/FACILITY:
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VISIT SUMMARY
EMERGENCY VISIT INFORMATION
DIAGNOSTIC REPORTS (LAB/RADIOLOGY)
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ALL or
OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY):
PROOF OF VISIT
(fees may apply)
DATE(S) OF RECORDS REQUESTED: ______________________
TO ___________________________________________
If you do not know exact dates please provide your best estimate
Part 3. Person Receiving Records
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NAME OF COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION (IF APPLICABLE)
MYSELF OR
NAME
OF PERSON RECEIVING THE RECORDS
(LAST, FIRST)
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY / PROVINCE / COUNTRY
POSTAL CODE
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TELEPHONE NO. (INCLUDING AREA CODE)
(Picture ID Required)
RECORDS TO BE:
MAILED □ PICKED UP
Part 4. Patient Authorization
(12 years of age or older)
I, the patient, authorize the Hospital(s)/Facility to release the records requested to the person named in the “Person Receiving
Records” section.
SIGNATURE OF PATIENT: ___________________________________________ DATE SIGNED: ____________________________
Part 5. Authorization on behalf of Patient (Please complete page 2 of form)
(If patient is under 12 years of age or unable to authorize the release of personal information.)
By signing below I confirm that I have legal authority to act on behalf of the patient and I hereby authorize the
Hospital(s)/Facility to release the records requested to the person named in the “Person Receiving Records” section.
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I have indicated my relationship to the patient on page 2 of this form; and
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If applicable, I have attached documentation to show my status as legal representative or guardian (e.g. copy of will, court
order, legal agreement, or other documentation).
REASON FOR REQUEST: ______________________________________________________________________________________
YOUR FULL NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________________
YOUR SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________ DATE SIGNED: ___________________________
Internal Use Only
ID OBSERVED:
PATIENT/REP SIGNATURE (on pickup)
DATE OF RELEASE
STAFF INITIAL
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DL
Other: (specify) __________
This authorization must be signed by the patient/resident/authorized representative and must be dated within 6 months of the request being submitted.
The BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) allows (30) business days to respond to all requests.
Personal Information contained on this form is collected under s. 26(c) of FIPPA and will be used only for the purpose of responding to your request. If you
have questions please contact the Health Information Management Release of Information Office.
Form No. PHC-MR091 (Aug 26-15)
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