Medical Information

Medical Certificate

Issuing a copy of medical records or certificates

Issue Info

Medical institutions have the responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of medical records for the protection of patient's personal information. Access to and issuance of copies of medical records require the patient's consent.

Issuance Copy Information

Required documents

A valid identification card or a copy of the card with a photo.
A certificate of family relationship that clearly indicates the relationship with the patient.
A health insurance card is not accepted as proof of family relationship
Only certificates issued within three months of the medical record copy issuance date will be accepted.
Handwritten signatures are required on consent forms and delegation of authority letters. Stamps or seals are not accepted
Consent forms must clearly state the scope of the medical record copy issuance, including the date and range of the record.
In the case of a deceased person, a person in a coma, or a minor, a legal representative may act on their behalf

Table for Article 21 of the Medical Law and Article 13 of the Enforcement Rules

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Applicant	- Required documents
Patient himself/herself	- Identification card with photo
Family member (spouse, direct ascendant or descendant, spouse's direct ascendant or descendant)	- Applicant's identification card or copy - Proof of family relationship (family relationship document, resident registration certificate, etc) - Consent form signed by the patient
Patient's representative (siblings, insurance company, etc.)	- Applicant's identification card or copy - Consent form signed by the patient - Power of attorney signed by the patient - Copy of the patient's identification card - For siblings without relatives : legal documents + proof of lack of relatives (Refer to the confirmation form file below)
When someone other than a legal representative under 14 years old applies	- Applicant's identification card, proof of family relationship
When someone other than a legal representative under 14 years old applies	- Applicant's identification card, copy of legal representative's identification cardproof of family relationship, legal representative's consent form, legal representative's power of attorney
Patient under 17 years old who has not received a resident registration card	- Identification (passport, student ID, youth ID), proof of family relationship, resident registration certificate, etc. for self-identification

Document Files

Consent form (HWP)

Power of Attorney form (HWP)

Confirmation form (HWP)

※ Required Documents for "In case the patient's consent is not possible"

Enforcement Rules of the Medical Act [Appendix 2-2]

	deceased patient	When the patient is unconscious or not unconscious but unable to sign by hand due to severe illness or injury	missing	medically incompetent	soldier	jail time
Related documents	death certificate	Medical certificate/document that can prove unconsciousness	Court's Declaration of Disappearance	A court decision on incompetence or a medical certificate from a mental health specialist proving that you are incompetent	medical certificate	certificate of incarceration
common documents	Applicant's ID / Family Relations Proof (Patient-applicant relationship must be specified)

If the patient's consent is not possible, a relative can be issued only when both relevant and common documents are brought.
Scope of Relatives: Patient's spouse, ascendant/descendant, spouse's direct ascendant (Article 17 Paragraph 1 of the Medical Act)
If there are no relatives at all: Issuance to brothers and sisters is possible only when documents proving that there are no relatives are presented.
If there is no relative and siblings apply: To prove the relationship with the patient, ① Family relation certificate based on patient standard and ② Family relation certificate (or copy of expulsion) based on parent standard are all provided.
If a relative has appointed an agent, it is possible to apply as an agent.
(① Relevant documents that the patient cannot consent to, ② Relative ID, ③ Documents proving family relations, ④ Consent from relatives, ⑤ Bring the ID of the agent)

Issuance process

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Step. 01	Reception at the medical department	Department of Medical Affairs
Step. 02	Application after doctor consultation	Medical department
Step. 03	Application form completion and submission of required documents	Certificate Issuance Office
Step. 04	Payment and issuance	- Certificate Issuance Office - Certificate Issuance Office Location : 2nd floor of Department of Medical Affairs (051-6070-252) - Please make sure to check the consultation hours of the corresponding medical department for doctor consultation. (Inquiries : 051-6070-114)

Issuing Hours

Monday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch break	12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (However, to facilitate smooth issuance of documents, please visit the office 30 minutes before the closing time.)

Certificate Issuance Guide

Types of Certificates

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Issuing Department	Types of Certificates	Remarks
Issuance by Attending Physician in Treatment Department	Medical diagnosis/certificate Certificate for military service 2 photos (for hospital record and submission) must be submitted ※ Additional photos may be required based on the number of copies needed (ex. 1 copy: 2 photos, 2 copies: 3 photos, 3 copies: 4 photos) Disability certificate Certificate of hospitalization (including disease name and date) and certificates that require the disease name or diagnosis Certificate of treatment/outpatient confirmation Certificate of injury diagnosis Certificate of work capacity evaluation Special calculation application form Application form for extension of medical care days Certificate of admission/discharge	Consultation and fees may apply
Issuance by Medical Affairs Team (No need for treatment)	Confirmation of Superior Hospital Room Reissuance of Documents, etc	Fee required

※ According to Article 18-1 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Medical Act, various certificates must be kept for 3 years. Certificates that have exceeded the retention period cannot be issued upon request.