Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Your privacy rights include:

• the right to confidentiality of your records.
• the right to receive notice of APSU Health Services privacy practices.
• the right to inspect and copy your medical record.
• the right to request amendment of your medical record.
• the right to request restrictions on release of your medical record.
• the right to confidential communications.

Your treatment rights include:

• the right to humane care and treatment.
• the right to accurate information.
• the right to a second opinion regarding diagnosis and treatment.
• the right to know who is counseling, caring for, and treating you.
• the right to information regarding the scope and availability of services.
• the right to information regarding fees for services.
• the right to be informed of any research aspect of your care and the right to refuse.

Your responsibilities include:

• providing full information about your illness or problem.
• asking sufficient questions to ensure you have appropriate understanding of your illness and the provider's recommended treatment.
• showing courtesy and respect to APSU Health Services personnel and to other patients.
• not lending your personal identification to others.
• canceling or rescheduling an appointment as far in advance as possible.
• not sharing medication prescribed for you with others.