All patient health care information at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital is confidential. Therefore, medical records cannot be released to any person without the authorization of the patient or the patient's legally authorized representative (unless authorized by law).

Written Authorization

All requests for the release of medical records must be submitted in writing through the use of an authorization form, and must be dated and signed by the patient or the patient's legally authorized representative. In the case of a minor, the parent or guardian must sign the authorization.

Release of Information letter

To read about the Release of Information letter, please click here. 

Submitting a Written Authorization

To submit a written authorization for the release of medical information, mail the completed authorization to:

• MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
  Health Information Management Department
  Release of Information
  102 Irving St., NW, Room GO-47
  Washington, DC 20010
• E-mail requests or authorizations will not be accepted.
• If the request is an emergency request for medical information for continuing patient care, fax the completed authorization (Attention: ROI Section) to: 202-726-2158

For further information about the release of medical information, contact our Health Information Management Department at 202-877-1180.

Requesting Medical Records Online

You may also request your hospital medical records online through our myMedStar patient portal.

Outpatient Medical Records

For outpatient medical records, contact the site directly. View a full list of our locations and contact information.