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Request Access to Family Health Records

You can request access to view records of others in MyChart

Four Types of Proxy Access

You can request or grant access as a:

  • Parent of a minor child
  • Legal guardian of a minor child
  • Legal guardian or personal representative of an adult
  • Adult granting access to another adult

With MyChart, you can request or grant access to view records of your children, spouse, parent or another adult. This is called proxy access.

How to Request Proxy Access

  • Select the access you are requesting (below) and complete the form
  • Send completed form, and any required documentation, to Bryan Health:
    • Email: mychart@bryanhealth.org
    • Fax: 402-481-8769
    • Mail:
      Bryan Health MyChart
      Health Information Management
      1600 S. 48th St.
      Lincoln, NE 68506
    • You can also drop the form off at your doctor's office or the Health Information Management office at Bryan Health hospitals
  • You can expect access within 24-48 business hours after the time we receive your form and any required documentation
    • If you have a MyChart account, you will see this person in a new 'circle' at the top of your MyChart account on your computer or tablet; if you are using the MyChart App, the 'circle' will be at the bottom of the screen
    • If you don't have a MyChart account, you will receive an email with information on how to open/activate your account
      • If you did not provide an email address, you will receive a letter with the information you need to set up your MyChart account
    • If you do not receive a response with 48 business hours, please call 402-481-8066 or email mychart@bryanhealth.org

Proxy Access Options and Forms

Parent/Legal Guardian of a Minor Child

Request for proxy access of a minor child

Form - Parent/Legal Guardian Request for Proxy Access of a Minor

  • You will be able to view records, test results and other information, and perform all functions (i.e., schedule appointments) just as a patient can in MyChart, with the exception of protected tests, per Nebraska law
  • Information available as a proxy will become limited upon the child's 13th birthday and access will terminate automatically on the child's 19th birthday 

Legal Guardian or Personal Representative of an Adult

Request for proxy access as legal representative of an adult

Form - Legal Representative Requesting Proxy Access of an Adult

  • You are the legal guardian or personal representative of an adult patient and have legal authority to make health care decisions on behalf of this patient
  • You must include documentation proving you have legal guardianship or other legal authority such as a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
  • If the relationship changes and you no longer have a legal right to make health care decisions on behalf of the patient, you will inform Bryan Health and end all proxy access to the patient's information

Adult Granting Access to Another Adult

Granting access to your MyChart account to another adult

Form - Adult Granting Access to Another Adult

  • You are granting access to another adult to view your MyChart account
  • You can choose the level of access: full access, scheduling and messaging only, or chart view only
  • This could include access to information available as part of your health record or messages you send through your MyChart account
  • Some of this information could be very personal and sensitive, such as test results, treatments and medical opinions

Questions?

If you have questions about proxy access, please call 402-481-8066.

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