Freedom of information
The WA Freedom of Information Act 1992 (FOI 1992) gives all Western Australians a right of access to information held by EMHS. Access to information can be made through a Freedom of Information (FOI) application, which should be addressed to the FOI Office at the appropriate EMHS site.
FOI applications can be granted full access, partial access or access may be refused in accordance with the FOI 1992.
In 2021-22, EMHS received 3569 new applications under FOI legislation.
FOI information
For information about FOI at EMHS, please refer to the EMHS FOI brochure at www.emhs.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/HSPs/EMHS/Hospitals/RPH/Documents/Patients/FOI/emhs-freedom-of-information-brochure.pdfor visit the FOI page at the relevant EMHS site:
AKG (includes applications for SDH – general)
www.ahs.health.wa.gov.au/Patients-and-Visitors/Accessing-Health-Records/Freedom-of-Information
RPH
www.rph.health.wa.gov.au/Patients-and-Visitors/Accessing-Health-Records/Accessing-Records-via-Freedom-of-Information
BHS (includes applications for SDH – mental health)
www.bhs.health.wa.gov.au/Patients-and-Visitors/Accessing-Health-Records/Accessing-Records-via-Freedom-of-Information
EMHS
www.emhs.health.wa.gov.au/About-Us/Accessing-Records/Accessing-Records-via-Freedom-of-Information