RN to BSN Program
Patients have the right to:
- competent treatment
- complete and accurate information
- confidentiality
- the scope and availability of service
- information regarding fees for services and payment policies
- humane care and treatment including respect, consideration and dignity
- express suggestions & make grievances concerning care received, including those required by law
- refuse service if it is not a danger to self and others
- privacy
- participate in decisions concerning your health care, except when such participation is contraindicated for medical reasons
- refuse to participate in experimental research
- change health care provider
- approve or refuse your medical record release except when required by law
Patients have the responsibility to:
- provide, to the best of your ability, complete and accurate information in order to ensure proper evaluation and care, including your allergies and sensitivities, response to treatment, pain management, medications including over-the-counter and dietary supplements
- inform your provider about any living will, medical power of attorney, or other directive that could affect your care
- follow instructions concerning medications, follow-up appointments and other essential steps in your treatment plan and to notify the provider if plans cannot be followed or if problems develop
- ask sufficient questions to ensure that you understand your illness or condition
- show courtesy and respect for the health care personnel and other patients
- provide a responsible adult to transport you home from the Health Center or emergency room and remain with you for 24 hours, if required by your provider
- keep appointments or notify the Student Health Services 24-hours in advance if appointments cannot be kept
- pay for services, medications and supplies provided to you by the Health Center
- never lend your personal identification to others to obtain health care
- never lend your medications to others nor borrow medications prescribed to another
- never give false information to your health care provider
