Used to be that medical records were kept 7 years. Have to pursue to archive the hospital uses, probably. Generally not immediately accessible. You probably need to request "All" because of preexisting conditions info they would look for, plus, if you want the records on a disc, may be fees, or is sent as pdf? ** If you had brain scans etc get the actual images on a disc not just dr notes. And make sure you get list of all medications given in hospital.