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 we understand and exercise both our rights and our responsibilities in order to facilitate an effective partnership in the health care process. To expect appropriate privacy for examination, consultation, and treatment.
All medical records are confidential.
Persons not involved with the patient's care will not be present during the exam or have access to medical records without the patient's consent. To know in understandable language what the medical diagnosis is and what evaluation and treatment is recommended. To know the effectiveness, possible risks, side effects or alternatives to a particular treatment. To participate in decisions regarding care, including the right to refuse treatment after being informed of all consequences. To be open and honest with the practitioner.