Freedom of Information

Under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (external site) you can access your medical records and other documentation held by SMHS, subject to some limitations or exemptions. Freedom of Information is also known as FOI.

Read more about accessing your medical health records (Healthy WA).

Each SMHS hospital manages its own patient records

To access your medical records, you will need to contact the hospital where you were a patient.

Each SMHS hospital has an FOI Coordinator and your request must be received in writing, either by submitting a:

• formal letter of request, or
• completed FOI application form.

Visit the following SMHS hospital websites for full details on what information you need to provide and the application process:

• Fiona Stanley Hospital (external site)
• Fremantle Hospital (external site)
• Rockingham Peel Group (external site).

More information

• Freedom of information contacts (Healthy WA) for other WA public hospitals and health services
• SMHS Freedom of Information Statement of Compliance (PDF 1.1MB).