Vision Statement College health services are essential in an educational community and integrate the universal concepts of health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and clinical care in order to optimize the student's ability to learn. These services focus on measures that enhance self-esteem and wellness, and not solely on problems or illnesses.
All medical care is confidential.
To recieve considerate and respectful care at DUHS To recieve an explanation of your diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in terms you can understand. To recieve the necessary information to participate in decisions about your care and to give your informed consent before any diagnostic or therapeytic procedure is performed including procedures related to research. To refuse treatment, and to be informed of the consequences of making this decision. To expect that your personal privacy will be respected by all staff. To expect that your medical records will be kept confidential and will be released only with your written consent, or in case of medical emergencies, or in response to court ordered supoenas.