| Confidentiality
Rights & Responsibilities of Students
Confidentiality
Students have the right to expect
that all aspects of care will be treated as confidential.
Information is not shared with those not participating in
the student's care. In the broadest sense, the health care
team includes nurses, physicians, therapists, and deans. However,
access to student health records is limited to the Health
Center staff and no one outside the Health Center may be given
information without the consent of the individual involved.
The one exception is in the cause of threat to life, when
information will be shared with the deans and persons listed
as emergency contacts. Health records are confidential and
are maintained separately from those of Psychological Services.
Therapists will make a notation on a health record only in
the case of an emergency or if a student is admitted to the
infirmary.
Prior to the release or transfer
of records to the student, or any person, party or agency
outside WHC, the Health Center must have in its possession
a written release from the student/patient directing the release
of this information ("Student" applies to all current
and not current students). The student shall include in the
written request if specific information is to be released
or omitted.
Students should remember that
when transported to the hospital by ambulance, the release
they sign entitles the ambulance company to information about
the student but the Health Center will only release insurance
information, unless the student is in a critical state.
Results of HIV testing are confidential
and are not included in the Health Record except when done
as part of a physical examination for special programs such
as the Peace Corps, Fulbright program, or programs for study
or work abroad.
If you have questions
about confidentiality or procedures, please bring them to
the attention to one of the Health Center staff members. If
you want to view your health record, ask a nurse or the director
of the Health Center.
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Rights
& Responsibilities of Students
(Adapted from Joint Commission
on Accreditation of Hospitals)
Students have the right to (expect):
1. Access to Care at WHC
2. Treatment with respect and dignity
3. Privacy and confidentiality:
Personal and informational privacy will be respected
by all WHC staff.
Any discussion or consultation involving your
case will be conducted discretely, and that individuals not
directly involved in your case will not be present without
your permission.
To be able to obtain your medical record. Your
medical record will be released only on your written authorization
or that of your legally authorized representative.
Confidentiality can be violated if a student
poses a threat of harm to self or others.
Personal Safety
Know the identity and professional status of
individuals providing service to you.
Information from the practitioner complete and
current information concerning your diagnosis (to the degree
known), treatment, and any known prognosis.
This information should be communicated in terms
you can reasonably be expected to understand so that you can
participate in decisions about your health care and give informed
consent before any diagnostic or therapeutic procedures are
performed.
Consultation or a second opinion at your own
request and expense.
Refuse treatment as permitted by law and to
be informed of the consequences of this decision.
An explanation of any charges made by WHC even
if covered by insurance.
Information about Worth Health Center rules
and regulations and about the mechanism for the initiation
of complaints.
Students are responsible for:
Provision of information about present complaints,
past medical history, medications and other matters relating
to your health which is accurate, complete and current. Students
should ask questions if explanations or instructions are unclear.
Following Instructions, keeping appointments,
and notifying WHC if you are unable to comply with the treatment
plan or keep appointments.
Any charges billed to you.
Following Worth Health Center rules and regulations
Respectful and considerate interactions with
other students and WHC staff.
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