Health Information Request (Release of Health Information)

You have the right to access and request a copy of your personal health information from Nova Scotia Health Authority.

There are limited exceptions to your right of access. For example, you may not be given access to information that was collected during an investigation or that includes personal health information about another individual.

There may be fees associated with this service based on the region you submit the request to.

You can find out more about your privacy and the collection of your personal health information HERE

Are you looking for your immunization records?

Contact Information

For medical records for sites/hospitals located in the Halifax area, Eastern Shore, and West Hants please email our Access to Personal Health Information Office at APHI@nshealth.ca

For medical records for sites/hospitals in all other locations please email our Release of Information teams at NSHAROI@nshealth.ca

For all other questions related to access of your records please email the Privacy Office at Privacy@nshealth.ca

How do I request the release of my health records from NSH?

You will need to know which of the former Nova Scotia District Health Authorities currently holds your information.    

One you have determined that, fill out this request form below and submit it to the relevant contact person.

Fee Schedules for Release of Health Information

Below is a list of the most common associated fees.

Request Fees (HST included):

• Visit History
  $11.50
• Processing Fee
  $34.50 (includes processing request, up to 30 minutes of review/prep time, copying up to 25 pages)

Additional Fees that may be incurred based on the type and size of your request (HST WILL BE ADDED TO ALL LISTED FEES):

• Preparation of Record
  $10.00
• Viewing of a Record
  $ 6.00 for each additional 30 minutes after the first 30 minutes
• Diagnostic Images on a CD
  $ 10.00

Requests for access to records are also subject to additional fees if requestor is seeking expedited access to off−site records, delivery by courier, or out of country mailing.​

Looking for your Immunization Records?

Contact the Public Health office in your area to learn how to access your immunization records.

If you are a parent requesting information for your child, if your child has been determined to be a mature minor, then your child must sign the authorization form requesting their immunization records.

Looking for Freedom of Information Requests (FOIPOP)?

Please contact FOIPOP@nshealth.ca to make a request.