Why Keep a Copy of Your Medical Record?

The Patient's Friend stores the medical records of doctors from across Canada. To request a certified copy of your personal medical record, please fill in the Medical Record Request Form and a patient support representative will contact you as soon as possible.

 

5 important reasons to keep a copy of your medical record:

 

• You’ll avoid duplicate medical tests
• You can track the history of past illnesses, medications, vaccinations, procedures and exams
• You can share your medical history when you travel
• You’ll ensure that you have a copy long before the information is destroyed or shredded
• You have a legal right to a copy of your medical record (in most cases)

 

 

The Patient's Friend supports patient proactivity.

 

For all the reasons listed above and many others, The Patient's Friend encourages you to keep a copy of your personal medical record(s).  For more information, contact The Patient's Friend at 1‑888‑563‑3732, Ext. 1.