Health Center | Student Rights

Policy: Students have both rights and responsibilities when receiving care at the Student Health Center. This policy is designed to ensure that both the provider and students are aware of these rights.

Students Have the Right:

To be treated with dignity and respect
To privacy
To confidentiality of records
To review medical records with the Coordinator
To be seen within a reasonable amount of time, giving consideration to emergencies and critical illness
To receive accurate information about diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in terms the student can understand
To know the effectiveness and possible side effects of prescribed medication and/or treatment
To know the names and positions of health care providers
To participate in decisions about care, and to give informed consent before any procedure is performed
To receive education and counseling
To consent to, or refuse, any care or treatment
To receive appropriate referrals to providers and service

Students Have the Responsibility:

To seek medical attention promptly
To be honest about their medical history
To ask about anything they do not understand
To respect clinic personnel and policies
To follow heath advice and medical instructions
To report any significant changes in symptoms or failure to improve
To provide useful feedback about services and policies

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