All interactions with the Campus Health Service are considered confidential in nature and every Campus Health Service staff member must sign a confidentiality (affirmation) statement prior to being employed with the Service.

Patient's Rights

The patient has the right to...

• be treated with respect and dignity and to be provided with courteous, considerate care;
• be informed about the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the health problem in terms that can be understood;
• know the chances that treatment will be effective and know the possible risks, side effects and alternative methods of treatment;
• receive confidential treatment of their disclosures and medical records and, except when required by law, is afforded the opportunity to approve or refuse their release;
• know who is responsible for providing treatment;
• have access to a second medical opinion before making any decision. The patient can decide not to be treated, but must be informed of the medical consequences of refusal;
• participate in decisions involving the health problem;
• be informed of the personal responsibilities involved in seeking medical treatment and maintaining health and well-being thereafter;
• privacy;
• have access to resource persons and information concerning health education, self-care and prevention of illness.
  

Patient Responsibilities

The patient has a responsibility to...

• inform clinician of any changes in their health status that could affect their treatment;
• adhere to a prescribed treatment plan and to discuss any desired change;
• act in a considerate and cooperative manner with the Campus Health Service staff;
• ask questions and seek clarification regarding areas of concern;
• weigh the consequences of refusing to comply with instructions and recommendations;
• assist the clinicians in compiling a complete record by authorizing the Campus Health Service to obtain necessary medical information from appropriate sources;
• keep appointments on time;
• cancel appointments only when absolutely necessary, and far enough in advance so that other patients might utilize that time.
  

Patient Information & Forms

Consent to treat a minor form (pdf file opens in new window)