Records Management may release patient information to lawyers and other parties when requested to do so only if the patient or the patient's designated decision-maker has given consent, preferably in writing, or if authorized by law or a court order.
- Clinical notes;
- Investigation reports and results; and
- Consultation reports.
If there is sensitive information included which is not directly relevant to the request our staff will ensure that only pertinent information is released.
Processing Time: Within 30 business days
Fees:- Rush
- Certification
- Page Numbering
- Single-Sided Copies (if requested)
Processing Time: Within 30 business days
Fees- Flat Processing Fee
- Photocopying Extra Pages (>20 pages)
- Rush
- Certification
- Page Numbering
- Single-Sided Copies (if requested)
- Off-Site Retrieval (if rush)
Please note: If a lawyer is requesting records pertaining to anything other than health information, we will forward these requests to the appropriate Health Authority's Information Access & Privacy Office.
Turnaround Time: As specified by Risk Management/Integrated Risk Management.
No patient consent is required to release to our Health Authority lawyers or insurance adjusters, as long as the request comes through Risk Management/Integrated Risk Management.
