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Accessing Your Medical Records
At St. Joseph Medical Center, we understand that information about you and your health is personal, and we are committed to protecting it. If you would like to access your personal medical records, please take a moment to print out the form(s) required. Helpful instructions are provided to assist you in obtaining your records and completing these forms. If you would like assistance with completing the form(s), our Medical Records staff is available to speak with you Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at 816-943-2119.
Medical Records Contact Information
Release of Information: 816-943-2119
Fax Number: 816-943-5686
Mailing Address: St. Joseph Medical Center
1000 Carondelet Drive
Attn: Release of Information
Kansas City, MO 64114
Please complete both authorization forms (above) to request a copy of your medical records via our Electronic Medical Record process. We have included a sample of both forms along with printable instructions. Please read through both forms carefully and be certain to fill out all areas of the forms completely and legibly. Failure to do so may result in your request being denied.
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Once we receive your authorization forms, we will date and time stamp your request. If your authorization forms are complete, your request will usually be processed within three business days. Authorizations without verifiable signatures or missing information will be returned to the requestor.
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You may choose to receive your records by several different methods:
- You may request to personally pick up your records from our Release of Information desk located on the first floor of the medical center’s main building (building B)
- You may request for your records to be mailed to your home after providing proper authorization is obtained
- You may request for your records to be faxed directly to a health care provider
- You may elect to use our Electronic Medical record service.
Please note, there may be a charge for the release of records containing more than 10 pages. For further information on fees, please contact our Medical Records department at 816-943-2119.