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Medical Records
The medical records department at Bedford Hospital provides an essential service to the Trust which involves the distribution, storage, security, maintenance, repair and destruction of medical records in accordance with national guidelines. The library holds approximately 600,000 patient records and is a ‘closed’ library, only accessible to approved staff. On average, we provide approximately 1200 records a day for patient attendances, including clinics and planned and emergency admissions.
If you would like to request a copy of your medical records, or inform us of a change in your details, you can do so by following the instructions below.
Changing Your Details
If you have changed your name, address GP or any other relevant information, please contact the medical records department on 01234 355 122 ext. 2512.
Requesting a Copy of Your Records
If you would like to access your records at Bedford Hospital, please download one of the below forms. If you require assistance, please contact the access to health records team on 01234 355 122 ext. 5828 between 8am and 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am and 1.30pm on Fridays.
Subject Access Form- Specific Information
Subject Access Form for Insurance Purposes
Advance Decisions, Advance Statements and Living Wills
We are happy to receive a copy of an advance decision, advance statement or living will for filing into your medical records. Guidance on completing these documents can be found in Factsheet 72 on the Age Concern website via the folowing link http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/fs72-advance-decisions-wills.asp.
If you are sending an advance decision, please ensure that your signature is witnessed in accordance with the guidelines before you send it to us. Letters should be addressed to the health records manager.
