Records
The County of Brant Paramedic Service keeps records (called Patient Care Reports) of interactions they have with their patients. Patients and their lawyers or insurance companies can request these records. Records cannot be released without the signed consent of the patient.
These records are kept for a period of five years.
A record will include notes from the time that the ambulance arrives until the time that the patient leaves paramedic care.
Cost
This service is free of charge for patients requesting their own information. Law firms and insurance companies must pay a fee of $84.75 ($75 + HST) for this service.
How to Request a Personal Report
You may call our Administration Office at 519.756.4570 to make your request, however you will have to attend our office at 303 Henry Street, Brantford, ON with photo I.D. in order to receive same.
Law Firms and Insurance Companies
Send us a letter on company letterhead with the following information:
- Patient's name
- Patient's date of birth
- Date, time and location of the incident
- Law firm file number
- Any other details that may be relevant
- The signed authorization form from your client
- A cheque for $84.75 must be made out to "County of Brant Ambulance Service" for each form required
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