General Topics and Information - Halton Region

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The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) oversees Ontario's health privacy law, the Personal Health Information Protection Act

• under that law, you have the right to request access or corrections to your health records
• if you have a substitute decision-maker (someone authorized to consent on your behalf), they can make the request for you
• for detailed information see website.

Accessing your health records

Contact the custodian of your health records, such as a doctor, clinic or hospital, to request access

• if you are asked to make a formal request in writing, you can write a letter or use this Request to Access Personal Health Information Form
• submit the letter or form directly to the custodian, they typically have 30 to 60 calendar days to respond to your request
• you will most likely be charged a fee
• you can file a complaint if you are denied access or believe the fees are too high by completing the Access/Correction Complaint Form

Halton Processes

• Joseph Brant Hospital
• Halton Healthcare Hospitals
• Halton Region Public Health Dept
• Ontario Health atHome

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Correcting your health records

You may request a correction to your health records if you have been granted access to the records and you believe they contain inaccurate or incomplete information

• the custodian of your health records, such as a doctor, clinic or hospital, must correct your health records if you can demonstrate, to their satisfaction, that your records are incomplete or inaccurate and you supply the correct information
• if you are asked to submit a formal request in writing, you can either write a letter or use this Request to Correct Personal Health Information Form
• submit the letter or form directly to the custodian, they typically are allowed 30 to 60 calendar days to respond to your request

No restrictions

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