Accessing my health information and other personal information

How can I access my personal health information from ISLHD?

The Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIPA) protects a specific type of personal information – referred to as personal health information – including information about your physical or mental health, disability, provision of health services or genetic information.

Medical records are generally accessed under HRIPA. The Medical Record Department in the relevant hospital can assist you in applying for your record.

Please phone the relevant Hospital directly when applying for HOSPITAL medical records. For all other types of medical records please e-mail: ISLHD-GIPAPrivacyRTI@health.nsw.gov.au

Contact details for each hospital are listed below.

Hospital Contact Phone Number
Bulli Hospital Medical Record Department 4222 5221
Coledale Hospital Medical Record Department 4267 0120
David Berry Hospital Medical Record Department 4423 9252
Kiama Ward Medical Record Department 4295 2464
Milton Ulladulla Hospital Medical Record Department 4423 9252
Port Kembla Hospital Medical Record Department 4222 5221
Shellharbour Hospital Medical Record Department 4295 2464
Shoalhaven Hospital Medical Record Department 4423 9366
Wollongong Hospital Medical Record Department 4222 5221

 

How can I access my personal information from ISLHD?

Your personal information held by ISLHD is protected by the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA). The access to personal information under PPIPA excludes your personal health information and covers such documents as personnel records. For further information please click here.