As a Student Health and Counseling patient, you have the Right to:
be treated with respect, consideration and dignity
be given privacy during discussion, examination, and treatment
have all communications and records pertaining to your health care treated as confidential
be provided information regarding your diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in language
you understand
approve or refuse the release of information regarding your health care
receive reasonable continuity of care and know the names and title of those participating
in your health care
participate in decisions involving your care
refuse treatment at any time
be informed of SHCS' policies regarding your rights and responsibilities and availability
of services
use SHCS channels to effectively express concerns or suggestions about the clinic
change primary providers if other qualified providers are available
make an informed decision to decline diagnostic evaluations or treatments to the extent
permitted by law including formulating Advance Directives and accept responsibility for the outcome of such decisions.
As a Student Health and Counseling patient, you are Responsible for:
showing respect to staff and other patients
arriving on time for appointments and canceling appointments ahead of time if you
cannot make them
knowing the name of your health care provider
providing information needed to assure your proper evaluation and treatment
asking questions about your care
understanding the prescribed treatment
giving feedback about clinic policies and quality of care
