Patient Rights and Responsibilities

To receive confidential medical treatment
To privacy
To approve or refuse the release of their medical records, except when required by law
To the history of disclosure of their confidential medical records
To be treated with respect and dignity and to be provided with courteous, considerate care
To be informed about the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the health problem in terms that can be understood
To know the potential effects of treatment and to know the possible risks, side effects and alternative methods of treatment
To know the credentials of the person responsible for providing treatment
To have access to a second medical opinion before making any decisions
To refuse treatment or referral
To participate in decisions involving the health problem
To be informed of the personal responsibilities involved in seeking medical treatment and maintaining health and well-being thereafter
To have access to resource persons and information concerning health education, self-care and prevention of illness
To be informed of costs of services
be informed about grievance policies

To inform the provider of their health status including the use of prescription, over-the-counter medications and/or supplements
To disclose known allergies
To engage in discussions regarding recommended treatment plan
To adhere to a prescribed treatment plan and to discuss any desired change
To act in a considerate and cooperative manner with Health Services staff
To ask questions and seek clarification regarding areas of concern
To weigh the consequences of refusing to comply with instructions and recommendations
To assist the providers in compiling a complete record by authorizing Health Services to obtain necessary medical information from appropriate sources
To inform the provider of any living will, medical power of attorney, or other advance directives
To make appointments and be on time
To cancel appointments in a timely manner so that other patients might utilize the time
To accept personal financial responsibility for charges not covered by insurance