Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Submitted by: Colorado State University, PHARMACY@health.sacc.colostate.edu

"The following statement is included in our Policy Manual, is part of the Risk Management notebook, is framed and posted in each clinic and is used on bookmarks which are distributed to students."

Your Patient Rights and Responsibilities at University Health Service

You have the RIGHT:

to be treated with dignity and respect
to know the names and professional status of those serving you
to privacy
to confidentiality of information in your records
to receive accurate and understandable information about your health
to know the significant beneficial effects, side effects, and problems of treatment
to participate in choosing a form of treatment
to receive education and counseling
to consent to, or refuse, any care or treatment
to select and/or change your health care provider
to review your medical records with a clinician
to be informed about services and any related costs
to receive appropriate referrals to other providers and services

You also have the RESPONSIBILITY:

to seek medical attention promptly
to give accurate information about your medical history
to ask about anything you do not understand
to report any significant changes in symptoms or failure to improve
to respect clinic policies
to treat all personnel and health professionals with courtesy and respect
to keep appointments or cancel in a timely manner
to seek non-emergency care during regular hours
to provide useful feedback about our services and policies
to know the names, purposes and effects of medications prescibed to you
to pay promptly any bills that you have incurred

When you have questions, please ask.
When you are satisfied, please comment.
When you are not satisfied, please let us know.
Thanks!

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