THE CLINIC THE MEDICAL TEAM YOUR STAY THE QUALITY OF CARE RIGHTS AND INFORMATION Home > Rights and information > Medical file HOSPITALIZED PERSON'S CHARTER INFORMATION AND SECURITY MEDICAL FILE RELATIONSHIP WITH USERS Medical file The security of your health information Unless you object, certain information concerning you, collected during your hospitalization, may be subject to automated processing according to the decree of 22 July 1996 relating to the processing of data on medical activities referred to in article L 170 of the public health code. These data are protected by medical confidentiality. The law relating to data processing, files and freedoms of January 6, 1978 allows all patients to exercise their rights of access and rectification, or even opposition, to the doctor responsible for medical information, by the intermediary of the practitioner who made up the file. Retention of medical records Your hospitalization file is kept by the Clinic. The period may vary from 20 years to life, depending on the pathology, and from the date of your last stay (Art. R1112-9 of the Public Health Code). The right of access to your medical file A medical file is created within the establishment. It contains all the health information concerning you, which has contributed to the development and follow-up of your diagnosis, your treatment or a preventive action. You can access all of this information (Art. L. 111-7 of the Public Health Code and decree of 05/03/2004 amended by the decree of 03/01/2007). They can be: consulted on site free of charge. In this case, the applicant can benefit from support organized by the Clinic. The doctor, having established the information or being the custodian, may recommend the presence of a third person for the consultation of certain information. sent as a copy. The costs of reproduction and, where applicable, the sending of copies will be borne by the applicant. The request must be made in writing, by sending a letter to the Management of the Clinic, specifying your first and last name, date of birth, date of hospitalization, name of practitioner and method of communication (consultation on site or copy of the documents in the file). Remember to attach a photocopy of the applicant's identity card. If the requester is not the patient, the request must be justified. Regulatory communication deadlines: Medical record less than 5 years old Response within 8 days of receipt of request. Medical record over 5 years old Response within 2 months from the date of receipt of the request. Several medical files including one more than 5 years old Response within 2 months from the date of receipt of the request. For any request, please print and complete the form below and return it by e-mail to secretariat.direction@clinique-richelieu.fr or by mail to the clinic address. Print the form © GCS ESanté Poitou-Charentes Legal notices • 80503 Visits •