Patients Rights & Responsibilities

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At Student Health we believe that the highest quality health care results from a partnership between the Student Health Service, the practitioner, and the patient. It is important that as patients you understand and exercise both your rights and your responsibilities in order to facilitate an effective partnership in the health care process.

It is your right to:

  • be respected
  • know the availability of services
  • be treated with consideration
  • know the fees for services
  • be looked upon in a dignified manner
  • know the names of people serving you
  • absolute privacy
  • review you medical records
  • complete confidentiality
  • request to change health care providers
  • an explanation of care
  • except or decline care/treatment

It is your responsibility to:

  • be honest about your medical history
  • report any changes in you health
  • understand the health care and services offered
  • follow agreed upon health care and medical instructions
  • respect other students and Student Health personnel
  • make/keep/cancel your appointment
  • provide us with feedback for improving our services



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