Patient Rights and Responsibilities at Student Health
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 you
understand and exercise both your rights and your responsibilities in order to facilitate
an effective partnership in the health care process.
It is your right to:
- be respected
- be treated with consideration and dignity
- be provided with privacy and confidentiality in all communications and records pertaining to your care
- know the names and credentials of people serving you
- participate in decisions involving your health care
- accept or decline care and treatment
- request a chaperone during office visits
- refuse to participate in experimental research
- know the fees for services
- review your medical records
- designate a decision make and formulate an Advance Directive
- request to change health care providers
- receive an explanation of your care
It is your responsibility to:
- provide complete and accurate information about your medical history
- report any changes in your health
- follow agreed upon health care and medical instructions
- respect other students and Student Health personnel
- make/keep/cancel your appointment
- accept financial responsibility for any charges not covered by UC SHIP
- provide us with feedback for improving our services