Request for Patient Information
External health care providers
Please provide a written (fax) request for specific information, with patient consent (written or verbal) to either:
Fax (03) 5551 8240 OR Email wdhshealthinformationdepartment@wdhs.net
For any queries, please contact (03) 5551 8311
Patients
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, the public can access their health records.
Requests for medical records require an application under the FI Act, setting out what information is required. Charges with associated requests include:
- Application fee (indexed every year from 1 July)
- 20 cents per page photocopying/printing charge
- $15 postage cost if applicable
- Other charges may apply
FOI also allows other parties such as solicitors, to access patient’s records, albeit with the written consent of the patient. A Court can request medical records, without consent, by means of a subpnoea.
Download Freedom of Information – Application Form
All requests must be in writing. If you would like to request medical information please use the application form above and send correspondence to:
Freedom of Information Manager
Health Information Department
Hamilton Base Hospital
PO Box 283
Hamilton VIC 3300
Time of Birth
If you are seeking a birth date and time, this can be provided without going through Freedom of Information. Photo identification will be required with the request for time of birth.
Contact (03) 5551 8316 or (03) 5551 8014
Email wdhshealthinformationdepartment@wdhs.net
My Health Record
Western District Health Service is linked with My Health Record and electronically sends patient Discharge Summaries to those patients who have a registered My Health Record.
Patients can visit www.myhealthrecord.gov.au to find out more or contact the Helpline on 1800 723 471
Last updated: 21/08/2024