Patient Rights and Responsibilities
As a patient of the UCSD Student Health Service
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:
- Receive considerate and respectful care
- Receive complete, current, and clear information about your diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
- Give informed consent prior to the start of any procedure and/or treatment
- Change primary or specialty health care provider, if available
- Refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law
- Confidentiality as prescribed by law
- Consent or refuse to participate in research projects affecting your care
- Know about any fees for service
- Know the appropriate channels for expressing comments and grievances about services
YOU HAVE THE RESPONSIBLITY TO:
- Show respect for staff and other patients
- Provide information needed to assure proper evaluation and care
- Ask questions about your care
- Understand the prescribed treatment
- Give feedback about policies and quality of care
- Take an active role in your health through health education materials and programs
- Participate fully in your health care
Related forms and information:
Consent for Medical Treatment - for any student under 18 years of age seeking health care. Have a parent/guardian sign it, and fax it to our Medical Records Department at (858) 534-7545. If you have questions, call Medical Records at (858) 534-2139.
HIPAA Guidelines - Your rights and our obligations regarding the use and disclosure of your medical information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Notice of Privacy Practices form.
Health and History form to be completed before your first visit.
