• Archival Series

Patient Charts - Maternity, Queen Alexandra Maternity Hospital

To access these records

Please contact the Information Coordination and Strategy Unit, Department of Health

Address: GPO Box 125, Hobart TAS 7001

Email: pipapplications@health.tas.gov.au

Website: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/patients/your-rights-and-responsibilities/personal-information-and-medical-records

Reference Number

Quote this number to access your records: Tasmanian Archives Series Number, AE769

Records Location

These records are held by Tasmanian Archives (2011 - current).

Details

The Patient Charts – Maternity, dated from 1947 to 1979, came from the Queen Alexandra Maternity Hospital. They are charts and daily reports that include the mother’s name, age, address, next of kin, date of admission, medical officer, details of the delivery and sex of the baby. The charts are on microfiche. These records are held by the Tasmanian Archives. Tasmanian Archives also holds an index to assist with identification of relevant charts.

Access Conditions

Closed D75 years
D75 means these records are closed to the general public for 75 years from the date of the last entry in them. People wishing to access these records should contact the Department of Health and Human Services. Applicants will be required to fill out a Personal Information Protection (PIP) form. Staff at the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office may be able to assist you in finding other relevant records.

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