Records form an essential part of a patient’s present and future health care. As a written collection of information about a patient’s health and treatment, they are used essentially for the present and continuing care of the patient. Furthermore, medical records are used in the management and planning of health care facilities and services, medical research, and production of health care statistics. 

Discharge Summary 

A clinical report prepared by a health professional at the conclusion of a hospital stay or series of treatments. It is often the primary mode of communication between the hospital care team and aftercare providers. 

1. Fill out Medical Records Request Forms

2. Double check the data and have it verified at the Medical Records Office.

3. 2 days after the day of the request, the requester must present the issued claim stub to the Medical Records Staff.

4. Medical Records Staff will affix certified true copy or dry seal.

5. Log in the transaction in Medical Records' releasing logbook.

6. Receive the Clinical Abstract/Discharge Summary.

                  NOTE:  

1. If the patient is not the claimant, the person who will be claiming the Clinical Abstract MUST have present an authorized letter & valid government ID before Medical Records Staff release any document.