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Medical Records

Requests for your child’s medical records must be made in writing. Please follow the steps below:

1. Sign and print the Policy for Obtaining Copies of Patient Records form. (English/Spanish)
2. Complete and print the Authorization to Release Medical Information form. (English/Spanish)
3. Mail your completed forms to:
   
   Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego
   Health Information Department
   Release of Information
   3020 Children’s Way MC5049
   San Diego, California 92123-4282

If you do not have access to a computer, you may stop by our office to fill out the release or call 858-966-5904 to request that a copy be mailed to you. Records can be released to anyone who the patient or legal guardian authorizes (in writing) to receive such information. A valid authorization MUST contain the following information or the request will be returned:

• Patient’s full name and date of birth. Specific information being requested (i.e., type of report/information and dates of service, etc.)
• Purpose for which the information may be disclosed (i.e., personal use, continuity of care, legal matter)
• To whom the information is to be sent (name and address)
• Specify authorization’s expiration date if desired (otherwise, the authorization will be valid six months from date signed)
• The patient’s signature or a patient’s legal representative’s signature.
• Date of the signature

Please note that unsigned requests will not be processed. Requests for medical records of deceased patients require a copy of the death certificate or evidence of next of kin or executorship of the estate. Please make sure all areas are filled out completely and correctly. Incomplete releases will be returned for correction.