KNUCH GLOBAL

※ Explanation of Terms
ID : A government-issued photo identification such as resident (Foreign) registration card/ driver’s license/ passport/ etc.
Relatives : In accordance with Article 21, Paragraph 2, Item 1 of the Medical Act, the patient's spouse, lineal ascendant/ descendant, and spouse's lineal ascendant (hereinafter in this Article) are considered as relatives.
(Brothers, sisters, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, etc. are not “Relatives” because they are collateral blood relatives, and they can request Issuance as a patient representative.)
Relatives relationship confirmation must indicate the relationship with the patient him/herself (health Issuance card not accepted).
Documents that can verify identity (for those under the age of 17): Family relationship certificate or a copy of resident registration (Full identification number for accurate identification)
  • Medical Certificate
    In principle, after verifying your ID card, it will directly be issued to the patient. (Article 17 of the Medical Law)
    ※ Cases for issuing to an agent/ representative
    • Issuance of other certificates for the deceased: Article 17 of the Medical Law
    • Unconsciousness (in case of other hospitals, documents confirming unconsciousness confirmation, etc.) : Article 17 of the Medical Law
    ※ Required Documents for Issuance
    Medical Certificate
    Applicant Issuable Status Documents for Issuance Request
    Relatives If the patient is deceased or unconscious
    • ① A copy of ID card of the applicant
    • ② Documents proving the relationship with the patient (family relationship certificate/ a copy of certification)
    • ③ Documents confirming the patient’s condition (medical certificate with details of death or unconsciousness, etc.)
    Siblings If the patient is deceased or unconscious and the patient’s relatives are absent
    • ① A copy of ID card of the applicant
    • ② Documents proving the relationship with the patient (family relationship certificate/ a copy of certification)
    • ③ Documents confirming the patient’s condition (medical certificate with details of death or unconsciousness, etc.)
    • ④ Certificate or confirmation certifying that there are no relatives of the patient

    Range of Relatives: Patient's spouse, lineal ascendant and descendant, or spouse's lineal ascendant

  • Medical Certificate for Those under the Age of 19
    The Legal representative can be issued
    • Patient ID or student ID when visiting the hospital (personal confirmation)
    • Accompanied by a guardian if identity verification is not possible.
    • Legal representative confirmation document(Certificate of family relationship or resident registration certificate)
    • The Legal representative identification card
    • Disability (Injury) certificate, post-disability certificate must be accompanied by a patient
  • Death Certificate
    Patient's lineal ascendant and descendant are issuable
    • Patient ID card
    • Lineal ascendant and descendant ID card
    • Family relationship certificate or resident registration certificate (including address)
  • Medical Records Copy of the Deceased
    Patient's lineal ascendant and descendant are issuable
    • Death Certificate
    • Lineal ascendant and descendant ID card
    • Family relationship certificate or resident registration certificate
  • Medical Records Copy
    What are the medical records? Documents that records related to patient's disease (including family history, surgical treatment history, etc.) and all matters performed by the hospital for treatment
    • Medical records are confidential documents that contain patient information, so the applicant's identity must be verified and the original documents must be kept (Article 21 of the Medical Law, Article 13 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Medical Law).
    • Operation Hours: 8:30 am-5:30 pm
    • Location: on the 1st floor of Building 2
    However, copies of medical records cannot be issued if the required documents are not presented. Kyungpook National University Hospital (Samdeok-dong) medical records cannot be issued at Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital (Hakjeong-dong).
  • Required Documents for Issuance Copy
    Information of required documents for medical record copy/CD copy/medical certificate
    Medical Certificate
    Patient Lineal ascendant and descendant Third party Remark
    Registration Card
    Driver's License
    Welfare Card
    Passport
    Certificate of National
    Merit
    Patient identification
    Representative ID
    Family Relations Certificate
    Consent
    Patient identification
    Representative ID
    Document of Attorny
    Consent
    Issued after verification of Representative ID
    Year-end settlement receipt
    Certificate of disability
    (By tax law)
  • How to Issue
    ※ No need to visit the clinic if the copy of Issuance is the only purpose (outpatient)
    Request for a copy of medical records
    • Apply directly at the copy Issuance desk
    • Copy Issuance desk (submit and check required documents)
    • Receive copies after payment
    Request copies through the outpatient clinic
    • Reception at the outpatient clinic
    • Consult with the attending physician (check the required documents and request copy)
    • Copy Issuance desk (submit and check required documents)
    • Receive copies after payment
    Request copies through at the ward or emergency room for inpatients
    • Request for a copies at the nurse's office
    • Consult with the attending physician (check the required documents and request a copy)
    • Copy Issuance desk (check and submit required documents)
    • Receive copy after payment
    Medical Image
    • Reception Payment desk)
    • Confirmation of the doctor (Check required documents)
    • Image storage desk (1st floor of Building 2)
    • Payment (Payment desk)
  • Required Documents for Each Applicant
    If you want to issue copies of medical records, you must prepare the following documents based on Article 21 of the Medical Law and Article 13-2 of the Enforcement Regulations. When patient consent is possible+
    When patient consent is possible
    Applicant Required documents Remark
    Patient him/her self ID card (If you are under the age of 17, your ID card or documents that can verify your identity) Photo ID
    Relatives
    • Spouse
    • Lineal ascendant
    • Lineal descendant
    • Lineal ascendant of the spouse
    • Applicant ID card
    • Copy of patient ID
    • Patient's written consent
    • Family relationship certificate or documents that can be verified
    Photo ID (If you are under 17 years of age, you must have an ID card or documents that can be verified) Consent form by written of patient (except for minors under the age of 14)
    Agent Designated agents other than relatives (brother, sister, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, Issuance company, etc.)
    • Applicant ID
    • Copy of patient ID
    • Patient's written consent
    • Family relationship certificate or documents that can be verified
    A written consent form by the patient (must be written by a legal guardian if under the age of 14)
    When patient consent is not possible
    When patient consent is not possible
    Division Required documents Remark
    • Deceased patient
    • Unconscious
    • Missing
    • Person devoid of mental capacity
    • ID card of the applicant
    • Documents that can confirm relative relations, such as a certificate of family relations
    • Documents confirming death
    • Certificate of unconsciousness confirmation
    • Documents to confirm missing
    • Person devoid of mental capacity confirmation certificate
    • ※ Documents proving that there are no relatives (siblings and)
    • Patient Relatives only
    • ※ In the case of patients without relatives, siblings are allowed.
    • ※ Legal representatives such as relatives or voluntary representatives can apply
    If the patient is a minor
    If the patient is a minor
    Applicant Required documents according to patient age
    Under 14 14 or older-under 17
    Patient Personal identification (Person with mental capacity) Patient identification card or documents that can verify identity
    Relatives (Parent, Lineal ascendant)
    • Relatives (Parent, Lineal ascendant) ID
    • Documents that can confirm relative relations, such as a certificate of family relations
    • Patient identification card or identification document
    • Relatives (Parent, Lineal ascendant) ID
    • Documents that can confirm relative relations, such as a certificate of family relations
    • Patient's written consent
    Designated representatives other than relatives (brother, sister, aunt, Issuance company, etc.)
    • Applicant ID
    • Copy of parent ID
    • Documents that can confirm relative relations, such as a certificate of family relations
    • Parent's written consent
    • Parent's handwritten power of attorney
    • ID card of the applicant
    • Copy of patient ID card or identification document
    • Patient's written consent
    • Patient's handwritten power of attorney
    Issuance Fee Information: Basic (1-5 sheets) 1,000 won per sheet, 100 won per additional sheet is added