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As a recipient of health care services, you have choices, rights, and responsibilities. We want to provide you with the very best in health care and ask you to participate by being an active and informed consumer.

You Have the Right to:

Respect and courteous treatment
Privacy and security
Confidentiality of all personal, medical, and financial information
An explanation of your care and treatment
Participate in decisions about your care
Know about the availability and cost of services
Know the names/positions of professionals serving you
Review your medical records
Request to change health care providers (if available)
Provide us with feedback to improve our services

You Have The Responsibility To:

Be honest about your medical history
Report any changes in your health
Make it known if you do not understand the treatment and services offered
Participate in planning and carrying out your treatment plan
Know your medications by name and purpose
To fulfill your financial responsibilities
Make/keep/cancel your appointment

More About Your Confidentiality:

All records are private and confidential. Medical records are not released without the student's signed consent except in an emergent situation.

There are a few confidentiality exceptions required by law (such as reporting certain communicable diseases) or there may be situations that threaten your own safety or the safety of others. If you are under the age of 18, additional regulations apply.

You should be aware of your rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) .

Other health-related policies that could affect you:
Eating Disorders
Sexual Assault
Drug or Alcohol Use
Screening for Hepatitis B