Patient Rights

The University of Southern Mississippi Student Health Services Patient's Rights and Responsibilities

As one of our patients, you have certain rights, and responsibilities.

You have the Right

• To be treated with dignity, consideration and respect
• To know the names and professional status of people serving you
• To privacy to the best of our ability
• To confidentiality of your records
• To receive accurate information to the extent known about your health-related concerns
• To know the effectiveness, possible side effects, and problems of all forms of treatment
• To participate in choosing a form of treatment
• To receive education and counseling
• To select and/or change your health care provider
• To review your medical records with a clinician
• To receive information about after-hour care costs
• To develop an advanced directive
• To refuse to participate in experimental research
• To refuse to receive care from a graduate

You also have the Responsibility

• To seek medical attention promptly
• To be honest about your medical history
• To ask about anything you do not understand and about cost of medical treatments
• To follow health advice and medical instructions
• To report any significant changes in symptoms or failure to improve
• To respect clinic policies
• To keep appointments or cancel in advance
• To seek non-emergent care during regular office hours
• To provide useful feedback about services and policies

If you have a grievence or complaint, please see one of our staff members.