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Accessing Your Child's or Dependent's My Health Account
It is important for parents and legal representatives to have access to their child's/dependent's health information. We can help you set up this access. Only parents and legal guardians** can have access.
You must have your own My Health at Vanderbilt account before accessing a child's/dependent's account. If you are currently a patient, you can create your account at myhealthatvanderbilt.com. If you are not currently a patient, you will be sent a sign-up link once we associate your child/dependent to your account.
Ask staff for an optional application, or download a printable version of the application below, complete it, and bring it with you to one of the following locations:
- Your child’s/dependent's next clinic appointment
- Vanderbilt Health Walk-in Clinic
- Family Resource Center at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (If your child is an inpatient, we recommend completing the application while you are still on campus.)
Once the application has been processed by the My Health at Vanderbilt Team, you can then access your child’s/dependent’s account by logging into your account and clicking on the patient’s name.
** For representatives other than parents, provide legal documentation to the clinic or fax to (615) 875-2820. This includes: Custody, Health Care Power of Attorney, Conservatorship, Guardianship, Department of Children Services Letter for Foster Parents, etc. You may also submit this documentation via secure email to MHAVLegal@vumc.org, but not the My Health at Vanderbilt account application. Please note that email that is not sent securely (i.e., unencrypted email) may be intercepted and seen by others during transmission. By choosing to send information by unencrypted email, you accept these risks. Do not send My Health at Vanderbilt applications to our legal email address. Applications must include a VUMC staff signature to be processed.
My Health at Vanderbilt Help
Children under age 18
If your child/dependent is under 18, download, print and complete the application below. Bring the following items to your child's/dependent’s next appointment or location noted above:
- Completed optional application form
- Your government issued photo ID
- If not the parent, legal documentation (see above)
Your child must be present to enroll.
Once the application has been processed by the My Health at Vanderbilt Team, you can then access your child’s/dependent’s account by logging into your account and clicking on the patient’s name.
Upon turning 18, you will lose access to the child’s My Health account.
If you’ve previously had access to a minor’s account and lost if when the minor turned 13, request access to be reinstated by letting us know at your next visit or calling the Help Desk at (615) 343-HELP.
Adults with Diminished Capacity
If your child/dependent is 18 or older and has diminished capacity, download, print and complete the application below. Bring the following items to your child's/dependent’s next appointment or location noted above:
- Completed application form
- Your government issued photo ID
- Legal documents stating you have conservatorship or health care power of attorney.
Access to My Health at Vanderbilt will be granted once our Office of Legal Affairs reviews the completed application and legal documents provided. The review can take several business days. We will contact you if we need further information.