To obtain a copy of your medical records

As of July 1, 2024, all requests for access to health and social services information (copy of a medical record) must be made by email (preferred) or in person. For all other application details, please check with the medical records department of the local service network (RLS) concerned.

Requests must be made in writing. It is recommended to use form AH-216

  • Contacts
  • How do I access or get a copy of a document from my file?
  • Fees for requested medical information documents.
  • Correction of information in the medical file

Contact information for the medical archives of the various local service networks (RLS) are:

Alma 

Hospital & CLSC Alma

Tel: 418-669-2000 ext.  402211

02.archives.alma@ssss.gouv.qc.ca


Chicoutimi 

Hospital Chicoutimi

418-541-1000 ext.2241

02.am.chicoutimi@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

CLSC de Chicoutimi

Tél : 418-543-2221

02.chic.clsc.archives.medicales@ssss.gouv.qc.ca


 Dolbeau 

Hospital & CLSC de Dolbeau-Mistassini

Tel : 418-276-1234 ext.604211

02.archives.dolbeau@ssss.gouv.qc.ca


Jonquière 

Hospital Jonquière

Tel : 418-695-7700 ext.302381

02.jonquiere.archives@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

CLSC Jonquière

Tel : 418-695-7700, ask for

« les archives médicales »

02.jonquiere.archives.clsc@ssss.gouv.qc.ca


Roberval

Hospital & CLSC Roberval

Tel: 418-275-0110 ext. 2264

02.archives.roberval@ssss.gouv.qc.ca


La Baie

Hospital La Baie 

Tel : 418-544-3381 ext.100213

02.labaie.archives@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

CLSC La Baie

Tel : 418-544-3381 ext.125250

02.labaie.archives.clsc@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

 

For urgent requests or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the medical archives of the respective establishment.

Please note that no clinical information will be transmitted by telephone.

The response method must be indicated in the request (e.g.: email, phone extension, fax, in person).

It is possible to receive the requested documents via personal email address (e.g.: @gmail, @hotmail) provided that consent is indicated in the access request email, as follow.

I, “name of applicant“, authorize the CIUSSS du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean to send me the requested clinical documents to the email address mentioned above, which is my personal email. I understand that there are information security risks to using this method of communication and I am willing to accept those risks. I give my free and informed consent for the use of this email address to receive the information/documents mentioned above.

 

How do I access or get a copy of a document from my file?

The form must be completed, signed, and sent to the RLS medical records department where the medical information (medical file) to be consulted is located. The access request must specify which documents, what period (dates) are covered by the request, the response method, the names, and email addresses of the person to whom the documents must be sent, if applicable.

For an emergency or to obtain additional information, do not hesitate to contact the medical archives department of the establishment concerned.

 

Fees for requested medical information documents

If there are fees for obtaining documents contained in the medical file, they are payable before processing the request. The applicant will be notified upon receipt of the application, and you will be notified in advance.

If you consider that a correction of information is necessary in your file because there is inaccurate, incomplete, or ambiguous information, the user has the right to request a modification.

When drafting a request for correction, the applicant must provide the following mandatory information: their last name, first name, date of birth, address, and daytime telephone numbers to contact them. It is important to mention what documents need to be corrected and the information deemed inaccurate, incomplete, unclear, or if their collection, retention, or communication is not authorized by law. You must attach any documents to support your request, if applicable.

The request must be made in writing, signed, and sent by email to the medical archives of the RLS where the medical information (medical file) to be corrected is located. Please refer to the contact information mentioned above.

 

 

This traduction is made possible through the contribution from the English Community Organization – Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (ECO-02).