Medical Records

DOCUMENT REQUEST

Medical Records

Medical records comprehensively document the patient’s clinical history throughout their entire course of care in the hospital, including admission details, diagnostic findings, treatments administered, procedures performed, and progress notes. These records serve as official and legal documentation of the patient’s confinement, diagnoses, and medical management. They are essential for continuity of care, clinical evaluation, and may be used for administrative, legal, and insurance purposes when required.

Medical Records Department Schedule of Operations

Contacts

The following is a list of available medical records issued by the hospital:

MEDICAL RECORDS INFORMATION DISCLOSURE & DOCUMENTATION GUIDE

Type of information to be disclosed

Availability

Available upon request during the confinement period.

4 working days upon request.

4 working days upon request after the discharge date.

Released after patient’s discharge, and upon formal request.

Can be released once tagged as MGH* and with final diagnosis and can also be released after discharge.

1 day upon request.

Requirements: bring the filled-out provisional birth certificate to medical records.

  • If married – kindly attach marriage certificate / marriage contract
  • If not married – kindly bring 1 valid id of the mother

Requirements:

  1. Bring the death certificate release form from the cashier
  2. Provide patient information (e.g., Full name of the parents, birthday, name and address of cemetery).
  3. If first degree relative is absent: Next of kin may be authorized to sign and claim. Both representatives must submit a photocopy of a valid id, birth/marriage certificate, or legal proof of relationship.

PROCEDURES IN REQUESTING OF MEDICAL RECORDS

During Admission

  1. Please visit the Nurse Station and inform the staff of your required medical records.
  2. The Ward Assistant will secure the requested medical records by entering your request into the Medical Records Tracking System Logbook – STN. Please ensure you sign the request form.
  3. Turnaround times may vary depending on the request document. If the patient is still admitted, you may follow up directly at the nurse station.

After Discharge from the Hospital / Emergency - Outpatient

  1. Kindly visit the Medical Records department and inform the staff of the specific medical records you need.
  2. The Medical Records staff will then obtain the requested medical records for you by entering your request in the Medical Records Tracking System Logbook. Please ensure you sign the request form.
  3. You will receive the records based on the standard processing time. The Medical Records will inform you via text once the document becomes available.

Note:

  • The patient must present a valid ID upon releasing the Medical Information
  • If the patient is unavailable, the authorized representative must present a valid ID, an authorization letter and valid ID of the patient
  • This protocol ensures strict confidentiality and guarantees that documents are released only to a legally qualified representative.
  • You may also submit a request via phone or email. 

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