Patient Rights & Responsibilities

Receive considerate and respectful care at the Student Health Center.
Receive an explanation of your diagnosis and treatment in terms you can understand.
Refuse treatment, except as prohibited by law, and to be informed of the consequences of making this decision.
Expect that your personal privacy will be respected by all staff at the SHC.
Expect that your medical records will be kept confidential and will be released only with your written consent, in a case of medical emergency, or in response to a court-ordered subpoena. (Confidentiality can be violated if the individual poses a significant threat of harm to self or others.)
Access this medical information and request amendments to the medical records.
Revoke or limit authorization.
Know the names and positions of people involved in your care by official name tag and/or personal introduction.
Ask for and receive an explanation of any charges that may be made by the SHC.
Review any medical records created and maintained by the SHC regarding your care and treatment.

Providing accurate information about your present and past health history.
Asking questions if you do not understand the explanation of your diagnosis, treatment or any instructions.
Providing the necessary personal information to complete your file.
Any charges resulting from your use of the services at the SHC.
Following rules and regulations posted within the SHC.