what this means, doctors hosptials may not release your files if harmful to you? OR, harmful to a 3rd party, as in another doctor, hosptial. Therefore, as in my case, you get caught in a catch 22, no doctor will release any records that incriminate another doctor. Mine are so falsified and so much collusion, the hosptials and doctors, 6 involved hosptials alone. Many release forms not consented including the access center that coordinates your so called care, who were in collusion as well. Look at the costs below, do you think that is reasonable charges? I don't think so,far from it.
Who gets paid $160.00 clerical, for xeroxing 10 pages, just to start and send to you. Anyone else, I dont' think so.
How to register complaints, re collusion, damage, etc. other than type/hand written form. Complaints are kept in secret. See First Do No Harm post here and watch the documentary. No law firm, not enough money, you're out of luck.
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Associated Costs Getting Medical Files, many falsified, some misconstrued - amount of pages per hospital? ALSO NO DOCTORS NOTES GET INCLUDED
http://www.mtsinai.on.ca/HealthRecords/fees.htm
Basic Search Fee (Insurance and Lawyers)
* 10 pages or less
* over 10 pages
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* $160 ($149.53 + 7% GST)
* $2 per additional page
Basic Search Fee (Patients)
* 10 pages or less
* over 10 pages
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* $160 ($149.53 + 7% GST)
* $1 per additional page
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_estern,Toronto University Net_ork of hosptials
http://www.uhn.ca/Patients_&_Visitors/your_health_record/index.asp
Patients $50.00 for first 10 pages, $0.50 per page over 10
pages
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Law Firms
Insurance Companies
Toronto Transit Commission
Community Legal Services
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Injured Workers Consultants
Benefits Disability Plan (US residents)
WSIB (Appeal Tribunal)
$160.00 for first 10 pages; $1.00 per page over 10
pages
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Toronto East General Hosptial
http://www.tegh.on.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=2-27-30
You must request this in writing by completing the Consent for Disclosure of Health Information form (available at the hospital). The completed form (with an applicable fee) must be signed, dated, witnessed and mailed to:
Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)
Health Record Services
825 Coxwell Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4C 3E7
Phone: (416) 469-6821
Fax: (416) 469-6274
REQUESTOR / REQUEST TYPE FEE
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Insurance
*
Law Firms
*
TTC
*
Community Legal Services
*
Rehabilitation Agency
$175.00 for first 10 pages; $1.00 / page after that
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
$175.00 for first 10 pages; $1.00 / page after that
Patient/Family Personal Use
$175.00 for first 10 pages; $1.00 / page after that
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http://www.sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=Care_Stay_Priv_HR
How do I obtain a copy of my health records?
Information is released only as authorized by the patient, legal representative or as authorized by law. If you were ever a patient at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, you can direct us to send copies of your health record by submitting a written request to the Health Data Resources Department where you were treated (including Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook campus or the Odette Cancer Centre).
How do I direct my request for information from my health record?
A written request, including the original signature of the patient or legal representative of the patient (e.g. in the event of a minor) is required if you want us to release your records. This would apply if you are asking for access to and/or copies of your own record (for personal use), or if you are asking for your records to be released to another health care provider, insurance company, or other individual of your choice. The written request must include the patient's name, patient's date of birth, hospital file number (if known), mailing address of where the information is to be sent, the purpose of the request and what information is to be sent. The request must be dated, signed by the patient or substitute decision maker (proof required) and witnessed. The request must be dated within 90 days of our receiving it.
Sunnybrook Campus
Health Data Resources
Room E123
2075 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5
Phone: 416.480.4433
Women's College Hospital
Health Data Resources
Room A134
76 Grenville Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B2
Phone: 416.323.6098
RATES NOT LISTED
Privacy Office
privacy@sunnybrook.ca
Phone: (416) 480-6100 ext. 1236
All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential
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http://www.tsh.to/contact.aspx
toronto scarborough hosptial
Health Records 416.495.2438
General Campus Departments Extensions
(first dial 416.431.8200)
Nuclear Medicine 8106
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http://www.stmichaelshospital.com/patients/fcn.php
Main Hospital Line 416-360-4000
Medical Imaging 416-864-5656
Patient Privacy
We take steps to protect your personal information from theft, loss and unauthorized access, copying, modification, use, disclosure and disposal. We conduct audits and complete investigations to monitor and manage our privacy compliance.
We take steps to ensure that everyone who performs services for the Hospital protects your privacy and only uses your personal information for the purposes with which you have consented.
The Collection of Personal Health Information
Protecting patient privacy is not only the law but an essential part of St. Michael's Hospital's commitment to treating our patients with dignity, compassion and social responsibility. Protecting your personal health information is about quality of care and treating others the way we want to be treated.
At St. Michael's Hospital, we collect personal health information about you directly from you or from the person acting on your behalf. The personal health information that we collect may include, for example, your name, date of birth, address, health history, records of your visits to St. Michael's Hospital and the care that you received during those visits. Occasionally, we may collect personal health information from other sources if we have obtained consent or if the law permits.
Uses and Disclosures of Personal Health Information
St. Michael's Hospital may use and disclose your personal health information to:
* treat and care for you
* conduct risk management activities
* teach
* conduct research
* compile statistics
* comply with legal and regulatory requirements
* plan, administer and manage our internal operations
* get payment for your treatment and care from OHIP, WSIB, your private insurer or others
* conduct quality improvement activities such as sending patients satisfaction surveys
* culfill other purposes permitted or required by law
As well, we disclose your contact information to our Hospital Foundation, so that they may conduct fundraising to improve our health-care facilities, services and programs.
Your Information, Your Choice
You may access and correct your personal health records or withdraw your consent for some of the above uses and disclosures by contacting us (subject to legal exceptions, such as where disclosures are required by law)
COMPLAINTS PROCESS (TRIED BEFORE, USLESS PRIOR).
For more information or to raise a concern you have with our practices, contact the manager of information privacy and security at:
Privacy Office
St. Michael's Hospital
30 Bond Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 1W8, Canada
Phone: 416-864-6088
E-mail: privacy@smh.toronto.on.ca
PRIVACY COMMISSION – DID THAT BEFORE USELESS & DISCRIMINATED AGAINST DISABLED
You have the right to complain to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of
The Commissioner can be reached at:
Information and Privacy Commissioner/
Phone: 416-326-3333 or 1-800-387-0073
E-mail: info@ipc.on.ca
Website: http://www.ipc.on.ca/
