A medical record is a personal document that contains the combination of health-related information and personal data regarding a patient’s hospitalization (diagnostic test results, medical analyses, therapies, etc.)
Medical records pick-up at the Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
Medical records are the hospital’s property and only copies upon payment can be issued after the appropriate request has been made. Requests can be made as early as the first day of hospitalization at the MEDICAL RECORDS ARCHIVE located on the 3rd floor (wing F) during the following hours:
- Monday to Friday: from 8:30 am to 1:45 pm
- Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Requests, except mailing requests, can me made by any adult, who is aware of the personal data and details necessary to properly request the medical document. The request for mailing medical record copies and pick-up at the window can be done by:
- The person concerned with an identification document.
- A proxy bringing the request form filled-out and signed by the paperwork holder, attaching the latter’s identification document (original or copy signed by the holder). When picking up records, proxies must bring their own identification document, the signed proxy authorization form and the delegating party’s identification document (original or copy signed by the holder).
- In the case of minors or incapacitated person, those who have parental rights or guardians/trustees (or their proxies) who possess the appropriate legal documents and, if necessary, a proxy authorization form. Emancipated minors must bring appropriate certification.
- Legal heirs of deceased patients, who bring appropriate legal documents/self-certification attesting their family relation. When there is more than one legal heir and there is dissent among them, the Judicial Authority is thereupon responsible
Medical records pick-up at the Presidio Columbus
Medical records are the facility’s property and only copies upon payment can be issued after the appropriate request has been made, that can be made as early as the first day of hospitalization at the MEDICAL RECORDS window located on the 2nd floor during the following hours:
- Monday to Friday: from 8:15 am to 2:15 pm
- Saturday: closed