Release of Information
Submit a completed health-record request.
CHEO
Send a CHEO health-record request to the Release of Information team in Ottawa.
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Which CHEO fax number should I use?
Use the Health Records line for completed access requests. This destination is separate from specialist referrals and appointment booking.
What to include in your fax to CHEO
Complete CHEO’s current request form. Specify the records and dates you need, and follow its consent and substitute-decision-maker requirements. Use the separate deceased-patient form when applicable.
Check the destination and prepare your cover page
Address Release of Information, Health Records. Include the requester’s contact details and page count.
Open the official source above and check the current instructions. A reviewed source confirms a published number, not live availability. Toll-free numbers can still incur sending-service or international charges.
Confirm delivery and follow up with CHEO
Keep the transmission result and a copy of the documents. Confirm with the receiving department that the packet is complete and can be processed; a delivery receipt does not establish acceptance or a decision. These are fax destinations, not voice support lines. Check with CHEO before sending a duplicate.
How to fax CHEO without a fax machine
Prepare a legible PDF, confirm the department and number, and review all pages before authorizing the fax. With DearFax, you can send online or prepare a workflow through ChatGPT, Codex and MCP. Save the transmission result with your records.
Healthcare organizations should confirm their compliance requirements before selecting a fax service. DearFax does not currently offer HIPAA compliance.
Frequently asked questions
CHEO fax questions
Release of Information: +1 613 738 4855. Use the Health Records line for completed access requests. This destination is separate from specialist referrals and appointment booking.
This is the Health Records request fax. Ask the clinic for its referral or appointment process instead.
Complete CHEO’s current request form. Specify the records and dates you need, and follow its consent and substitute-decision-maker requirements. Use the separate deceased-patient form when applicable.
Address Release of Information, Health Records. Include the requester’s contact details and page count.
Prepare your documents as a legible PDF and confirm the recipient’s submission requirements. You can use DearFax in your browser or prepare the fax with ChatGPT or Codex through MCP. Review the number and pages before authorizing the send, then keep the transmission result. Healthcare organizations should check their compliance requirements; DearFax does not currently offer HIPAA compliance.