Health care is a cooperative effort between client and providers.

Patient Rights

To receive high quality, accessible medical care.
To be treated with respect, consideration, and dignity.
To have confidential treatment of all communication and records relating to you.
To receive complete, current information regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in understandable terms prior to treatment.
To participate in decisions involving your care.
To have access to other medical opinions before making treatment decisions.
To voice any grievance and/or suggestions without fear of discrimination.
To have access to health education materials.

Patient Responsibilities

To seek medical attention promptly.
To present details of conditions in a clear direct manner.
To respond to providers and staff with respect and consideration.
To ask for clarification if information or instructions are not understood.
To be on time for physician appointments and if unable to keep an appointment, to cancel immediately so another patient can be scheduled at that time.
To comply with treatment plan.
To seek non-emergency care during regular hours.
To communicate to the Health Service all concerns regarding your health care provider, the Health Services personnel and Health Service policies.
To know the names, purposes, and effects of medications prescribed to you.