For Doctors & Care Providers

Resources for Clinical Excellence & Provider Wellness

At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), we understand the collection of tools, contacts and support needed to provide exceptional care. We prioritize the well-being of BIDMC’s physician community through ease of access to the resources essential for patient care, professional growth and provider resilience.

We also encourage you to enhance your skills and earn credentials through BIDMC’s Continuing Education & Professional Development resources.

Referring Providers & Practice Staff

Referring providers and practice staff, please refer to our Referring Providers page for detailed information on making referrals and supporting patient care across BIDMC services.

Request Medical Records & Images

External providers may request patient medical records, including imaging scans and lab test results, by contacting BIDMC Health Information Management at 617-667-3710.

Medical Imaging Archive Contacts

• East Campus Archives: 617-667-2519
• West Campus Archives: 617-754-2538

Essential Resources for Providers

• Pharmacy & Prescribing Services: Find comprehensive BIDMC pharmacy resources, including prescription protocols and patient support programs.
• Surgical Pathology Consultation: Access BIDMC’s surgical pathology consultation services for specialized diagnostic insights.
• Frailty Index (FI) Calculator: Utilize the FI Calculator to assess patient frailty and guide care decisions.
• Providers Screening in Healthcare Settings: Learn about screening for abuse and support services for victims of trauma and violence.

Request a Postmortem Exam

Postmortem examinations are performed Monday through Friday between 8 am and 3 pm, excluding holidays. Autopsies may be offered to any patient who was actively managed by a doctor associated with BIDMC at the time of death. Consent must be obtained by that doctor or covering doctor. For requests, page the autopsy resident on-call as soon as possible after the death; restrictions may apply and the resident must approve the request.

Support & Wellness Resources for Clinicians

Visit Psychiatric Support for Clinicians to learn about psychiatric support services available to BIDMC clinicians. We also offer Provider Resiliency Training and Support to mitigate the impact of compassion fatigue when treating victims of violence and trauma.