Medical Records
The Health Information Management (HIM) Department at Nationwide Children's Hospital provides patients, patient families and healthcare professionals with medical records such as nurse’s notes, lab tests, reports and treatment plans.
How to Request Medical Records
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You can conveniently access the majority of your child's medical record without making a formal written request. Simply log in to your child's MyChart account today.
Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus) Medical Records Requests
Medical Record Request Process
To request your medical records, you may submit your request by MyChart, email, fax, mail or in-person.
By MyChart:
Simply log in to your child’s MyChart account to access their medical information. You can view, print or download information to your computer. Should you need to formally request records, you can do so directly through MyChart via the Document Center. Have a MyChart question? Please call (614) 355-0852.
By email:
Your completed Medical Record Request Form can be emailed to MedicalRecordRequests@NationwideChildrens.org.
By fax:
Your completed Medical Record Request Form can be faxed to (614) 355-0797.
In person (for urgent requests only):
For your convenience, authorization forms are available in all clinic locations. Once you’ve completed the form, please have the clinic staff forward it to the HIM department.
By mail:
Mail your completed Medical Record Request Form to:
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Health Information Management Department
Attn: Correspondence
700 Children's Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
Please note the following:
- Standard Processing Time: Requests are typically processed within 30 days. We strive to fulfill your request as swiftly as possible.
- Same-Day Review: Requests for same-day processing are subject to review to assess feasibility.
- Fees: Records delivered via MyChart are provided at no cost. Records provided in all other formats may be subject to a fee in accordance to State and Federal regulations. Click here for a copy of our fee schedule.
- Payment and Release: Upon completion of your request, we will reach out for payment collection. Your records will then be released as specified in your Medical Record Request Form.
For a more streamlined experience, consider utilizing MyChart for direct access to your health records.
Medical Record Request Forms
| Reproductive Health Attestation (English) |
Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo Medical Records Requests
Copies of Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo medical records can be requested as follows:
- Online: Click here to request Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo medical records
- By phone: 800-913-9417
How to Request an Amendment to Your Medical Records
You have the right to request to amend health information we maintain about you or your child if you believe the health information is inaccurate or incomplete. Click here to complete a Medical Record Amendment Request form.
For Questions
For questions about your request or to speak to a representative from our office, please call (614) 355-0777.
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