Rights and Responsibilities of Students
and Student Health and Wellness Center Staff

STUDENT RIGHTS INCLUDE:

1. The right of humane care and treatment.
2. The right to competent treatment.
3. The right to accurate information.
4. The right to confidentiality regarding disclosures and records.
5. The right to information regarding the scope and availability of service.
6. The right to information regarding fees-for-services.
7. The right to full information regarding appropriate channels for expressing grievances and making evaluations.
8. The right to know organizational policies regarding experimental research without jeopardizing access to care.

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER PERSONNEL MAY REASONABLY EXPECT STUDENTS:

1. To be honest in providing information to Student Health ad Wellness Center personnel. Failure to provide honest and full information can result in improper evaluation.
2. To ask questions to insure appropriate comprehension of their illness, plan of care and to appropriately express one’s needs, concerns and feelings.
3. To avail themselves of educational opportunities offered through the Student Health ad Wellness Center, and to employ knowledge and experience gained towards developing a healthy lifestyle and towards modifying the factors adversely affecting heath status.
4. To show respect and be courteous to Student Health ad Wellness Center personnel as well as fellow student subscribers at each encounter.
5. To utilize the grievance procedure when a problem exists regarding care received or at any time one believes their rights have been violated.
6. To come to appointments on time/or cancel or reschedule as far in advance as possible, so that the time may be given to someone else.
7. To abide by Student Health ad Wellness Center policies and State Laws regarding immunization and health record requirements.
8. To not give medicine prescribed for you to others.
9. To communicate with your health provider if your condition worsens or does not follow the expected course.