I want to complain about an incident that happened a long time ago. Is there a time limit to file a complaint?

While there is not a limit or statute of limitations to file a complaint, filing sooner can make the process more effective. Our ability to investigate a complaint or access relevant medical records might be impacted by how much time has passed. For example, many hospital and clinics have retention policies and if a patient hasn’t been seen for a significant period of time, relevant records may have been destroyed.