The patient has a right:

•  to receive confidential treatment of their disclosures and medical records and, except when required by law, is to be given the opportunity to approve or refuse their release;
• 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 chances that treatment will be effective and to know the possible risks, side effects and alternative methods of treatment;to know who is 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 privacy;
• to have access to resource persons and information concerning health education, self-care and prevention of illness.
  
  

The patient has a responsibility

•  to inform the provider of any changes in their health status that could affect their treatment;
• to adhere to a prescribed treatment plan and to discuss any desired change;
• to act in a considerate and cooperative manner with Student Health Service 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 the Student Health Service to obtain necessary medical information from appropriate sources;
• to make appointments and be on time;
• to cancel appointments only when absolutely necessary and far enough in advance so that other patients might utilize the time.