Student Health Services Patient's Bill of Rights

A patient has the right:

To considerate and respectful care
To be treated with dignity
To health care that is accessible and meets professional standards, regardless of the setting
To appropriate privacy during examinations and treatments
To coordination and continuity of care
To expect that all communications and records pertaining to his/her care will be confidential
To have the opportunity to approve or refuse release of records
To informed participation in all decisions involving his/her health care
To information regarding time and services available as well as information regarding after hours and emergency care
To information about the names, qualifications and titles of personnel responsible for providing his/her health care
To refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law: to be informed of the medical consequences of his/her action
To be aware of means for expressing dissatisfaction with services and to make recommendations for improvement