Medical Records Authorization: Swedish

Please submit your forms by email or fax

We're asking for your help to reduce the amount of paper requests we receive. Please refrain from submitting your forms by mail. Instead, please send by email or fax them to 206-320-2626.

Swedish Medical Center now offers an online payment option to pay for medical records. Please visit our payment portal to make a credit card payment. Thank you.

Swedish is required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information, to provide you with a notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to follow the information practices that are described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.

You have the right to receive a copy of your health information that we maintain, with some limited exceptions. You have the right to receive a copy of your health information in a format you prefer (e.g., paper, email, CD, fax, MyChart). You have the right to request that your health information be sent to any person or entity.

Obtain your medical records via MyChart

Patients can obtain copies of electronically-maintained records at no charge directly from your MyChart account. The MyChart secure web portal allows patients to view portions of their medical record, send a message to their care team, view and pay bills, and request copies of medical records.

To sign up for a MyChart account, visit MyChart.

Request access, authorize disclosure via forms or in writing

To receive a copy of your health information, you may complete the Patient Request for Access form, you may write a letter, or if you prefer, you may use the Authorization for Disclosure form:

If you choose to write a letter, it must include the following required elements:

  • Signed by the individual (patient)
  • Clearly identify the patient, preferably name and date of birth
  • Clearly identify the person designated to receive the records
  • Identify what records are to be included

How to submit your request

Swedish Medical Center (all campuses) & Swedish Cancer Institute (all campuses)

Swedish Medical Center
Attn: Health Information Management
747 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Phone: 206-320-3850
Fax: 206-320-2626
Send an email to Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Cancer Institute

Business hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Swedish Medical Group Primary & Specialty Care clinics, Express Care Virtual, or Swedish ExpressCare at Walgreens

Please contact us by phone, fax or email to request medical records.

Phone: 206-320-3025
Fax: 478-238-9436
Send an email to Swedish Medical Group Primary & Specialty Care clinics, Express Care Virtual, or Swedish ExpressCare at Walgreens

Swedish Radiology

Please submit the transfer form below or contact us by phone, fax or email to request imaging.

Swedish Image Transfer Form - not for patient use

Patients, please complete the "Patient Request for Access form" at the top of the page and submit it via email or fax.

Phone: 206-320-2201
Imaging request fax: 206-233-7380
Legal request fax: 206-386-2787
Send an email to Swedish Radiology 

Processing time

Please allow sufficient time for processing. Turnaround time is up to 15 days according to Washington state law.

Cost

For medical use, there is no fee if records are to be sent directly to a doctor or other healthcare provider for the purpose of continuing care.

For copies for patients or their representatives, there may be a reasonable, cost-based fee.

For copies for other uses, the current rates set by state law may apply.

Payment

For credit card payments, please call 206-320-3850, option 3 or you can pay online using information from your invoice.

Amendment request

Patient Request to Amend a Designated Record Set form

You may write a letter or complete this form to request a correction to your protected health information that was originated or created by a Providence physician.

Accounting of disclosures request

Patient Request for an Accounting of Disclosures form

You may write a letter or complete this form for an accounting of disclosures of your protected health information by Providence Health & Services.

Restriction or revocation request

Patient Release Restriction or Revocation form

You may write a letter or complete this form to restrict the release of your protected health information, revoke a previously signed authorization, or to opt out of Care Everywhere.