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FAQ
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about MIM
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How do I obtain a copy of my medical
record?
Please go to this link to read detailed information about how to obtain
medical records.
Medical
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Do I have to pay for copies of my
medical record?
Yes. Please call Release of Medical Information at (919) 966-2336 for
the fee schedule. |
Can my medical records be mailed to
me?
Yes. Copies of medical records can be mailed to your home address. |
What is the turnaround time for
completing my request for copies of my medical record?
The turn around time is five to seven business days upon receipt of
request. |
Where do I go to pick up a copy of my
medical record?
Please call Release of Medical Information at (919) 966-2336 to arrange
for pick-up during normal business hours. Copies of medical records may
be picked up at the following location:
UNC Hospitals
Release of Medical Information
Medical Information Management Department
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC
Click here for
directions to our location within the hospital.
Click here for a map and driving
directions. |
Can I review my medical
record?
Yes. Please call Release of Medical Information at (919) 966-2336 to
make arrangements to review your record during normal business hours.
Medical records may be viewed at the following location:
UNC Hospitals
Release of Medical Information
Medical Information Management Department
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC
Click here for
directions to our location within the hospital.
Click here for a map and driving
directions. |
What patient records does the Medical
Information Management Department at UNC Hospitals
maintain?
The Medical Information Management Department maintains all UNC
Hospitals records. This includes N.C. Memorial Hospital, N.C.
Children's Hospital, N.C. Women's Hospital, N.C. Neurosciences
Hospital, the Ambulatory Care Center and the UNC Family Medicine
Center. |
How do I request an amendment to my medical
record?
You may request an amendment of protected health information
(PHI) about you by completing the Request for Correction/Amendment
form and mailing or faxing it to the Medical Information Management
Deptartment Release of Medical Information Section:
Release of Medical Information
Medical Information Management Dept.
UNC Hospitals
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514
Fax: (919) 966-6295
UNC Health Care must act on your request for an amendment no later
than 60 days after receipt of such a request. If UNC Health Care is
unable to act on the amendment within the required 60-day time limit,
UNC Health Care may extend the time for such action by no more than 30
days, provided that:
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- UNC Health Care Release of Medical Information staff provides you
with a written statement of the reasons for the delay, and the date by
which action on the request will be completed; and
- UNC Health Care may have only one such extension of time for action
on a request for an amendment.
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You will be notified in writing if your request was accepted or
denied.
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