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.