Denying Medical Records

Here are some steps on how to get hospital medical records using India's RTI Act:

1. File an RTI application with the concerned hospital. In your application, you should ask for information about your medical records, including the following:

   • Your name

   • Your date of birth

   • Your address

   • The date of your admission to the hospital

   • The date of your discharge from the hospital

   • The name of the doctor who treated you

   • The diagnosis of your illness

   • The treatment that you received

   • The medications that you were prescribed

   • The results of any tests that you underwent

   • Any other information that you believe is relevant to your medical records

2. Provide all relevant information, such as your name, address, and contact details.

3. File your RTI application in writing. You can either hand-deliver it to the concerned office or send it by post.

4. Keep a copy of your RTI application for your records.

5. Follow up on your RTI application. If you do not receive a response within 30 days, you can follow up with the concerned office or file a complaint with the State Information Commission (SIC).

Here are some case references and CIC decisions on how to access medical records using RTI Act:

• In the case of Dr. B.P. Singh v. Union of India, the CIC held that patients have a right to access their medical records. The CIC also held that the government hospitals are required to provide patients with their medical records within 30 days of receiving an RTI application.

• In the case of S.P. Mittal v. CPIO, AIIMS, New Delhi, the CIC held that patients have a right to access their medical records, even if they have been discharged from the hospital. The CIC also held that the government hospitals are required to provide patients with their medical records in a readable format.

• In the case of Dr. Amit Gupta v. CPIO, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, the CIC held that patients have a right to access their medical records, even if they have been transferred to another hospital. The CIC also held that the government hospitals are required to provide patients with their medical records in a timely manner.

It is important to remember that you have rights as a citizen of India, and you should not be afraid to stand up for those rights. If you are not getting the information or services that you are entitled to, you should not hesitate to take action.

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