Medical Records

Cochran Memorial Hospital and Morton Rural Health Clinic maintain medical records in strict confidence and records are only released with proper authorization. A patient, parents of a minor child, or caregivers acting on behalf of a patient, such as Medical Power of Attorney, may inspect or request copies of medical records, or have copies of medical records sent to another provider or facility.

Below we have provided important information on accessing and/or requesting your medical records, ways to access and/or request your records, and the required forms and contact information.

All records are retained for the period of time specified by the State of Texas. Adult patient records are retained for ten (10) years from date of service. Minor patient records are kept to the age of twenty-one (21) or ten (10) years from date of service, whichever time period is greater.

The fastest way to access many of your medical records is to use the My Care Corner Patient Portal. The Patient Portal allows you to access your medical records on demand any time you need them.

Hospital and Emergency Department records include:

• Inpatient stays
• Observation stays
• Custodial stays
• Hospice/Respite care
• Emergency Room visits

To request records, you will need to print and complete the appropriate form below.

Morton Rural Health Clinic records include:

• Office/Clinic visits
• Laboratory
• Radiology
• Outpatient visits

To request records, you will need to print and complete the appropriate form below.