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The Royal Women's Hospital has obstetric medical records dating back to 1960 and gynaecology records from 1968 onwards.



Available records


Prior to 1960 minimal birth details (for example, time of birth, weight and length) is available from Birth Registers. Recently accessed records are stored in Health Information Services or in a secondary storage area at the hospital.

Older records are stored either in paper format in a tertiary storage area off site or on microfiche/microfilm.

Freedom of Information requests


Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, the public can access both their medical records and those of relatives.

Requests for information may include:
  • Copies of medical records
  • Summaries of medical records
  • Time of Birth
  • Blood group

All requests must be received in writing and must include appropriate identification.

Freedom of Information application
(pdf 42kb)
Time of Birth application
(pdf 44kb)
Blood Group application
(pdf 30kb)
Charges associated with requests include:
  • $22.70 Application Fee
  • $20.00 Search Fee (applicable to Solicitor requests only)
  • $00.20 per page Photocopying charge
  • $05.00 Postage Fee (registered post)

The application fee only is waived for applicants who can provide a photocopy of their Social Security card (ie. Pension or Healthcare card).

Following the requirements of the FOI Act, requests will receive attention as soon as possible but not later than 45 days.


quick information

patient information enquiries


t:

(03) 8345 2610

health practitioner enquiries


t:

(03) 8345 2616

f:

(03) 8345 2623


related links
Our online history - including images of original Midwifery birth records
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