Under the Health Records Act 2001 and the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 patients have the right to access their health information.
Patients can request either a copy of their medical record, an accurate summary or to view their medical record.
Epworth HealthCare requires payment of fees for access to patient information as per the Health Records Act 2001. Please view or download the following information regarding access fees:
Requests can be made by completing the Medical Record Access Form (download below) and returning this with a copy of photo identification to the Privacy Officer, Health Information Services, at the relevant address below:
Epworth Rehabilitation Richmond
89 Bridge Road Richmond Vic 3121
Phone 03 9426 6554
Fax 03 9429 9075
Epworth Rehabilitation Brighton
85 Wilson Street, Brighton, 3186
Phone 03 9591 9200
Fax 03 9592 9305
Epworth Rehabilitation Camberwell
888 Toorak Road, Camberwell, 3124
Phone 03 9805 4136
Fax 03 9889 6756
In accordance with the Health Records Act 2001 it may take a maximum of 45 days to complete individual requests.