Protected Health Information (PHI) is personal and sensitive information related to a person's healthcare.
All PHI is strictly confidential. Information from a patient's medical record will not be released to any person
or entity without the written authorization of the patient, except as required by law.
Medical Records Release Forms [pdf]
are processed within 3-5 business days from the date of receipt. In order to transfer PHI from SDSU SHS to yourself,
or another healthcare provider, please follow the Transfer Instructions.
All SHS medical records are electronic and compliant with the standards of
HIPAA
regulations for e-records. In accordance to the Health Care Reform Laws all health care facilities are required to go paperless by Oct. 1, 2012.
The statements found on this page/site are for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up to date and accurate, official information can be found in the university publications.