4. People who are adopted
and are seeking access to the medical records of their birth
parent/s
The Department will require
a letter addressed
to the Director-General NSW Department of Health, stating:
- the full name of the patient,
- the hospital where the patient was treated or died,
- a copy of the death certificate of the person whose
patient medical record is being requested,
- a copy of the Department of Community Services Supply
Authority certificate that shows there is no contact
veto.
- the purpose for which the patient medical record is
being requested ie family history research
Once the department has received the appropriate documentation it is assessed
on its merits and if access is granted, a letter of permission is sent to
the applicant advising that access has been granted. The applicant can then
present the letter to the Senior Archivist, State Records, Western Sydney
Records Centre, 143 O'Connell Street, Kingswood NSW 2747. If the applicant cannot visit the State Records Western
Sydney Records Centre themselves, the department can grant
proxy access. To grant proxy access the department still
requires the information as outlined and also the name and
address of the person who will access the medical records
on behalf of the applicant. This can be a friend or relative
or a qualified genealogist.
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