Confidentiality Statement
All medical care provided at Drew Health Service is strictly confidential. Only with your written permission will medical information be disclosed or released to anyone with the following exceptions:
The Dean of Campus Life and Student Affairs and others on a need to know basis will be notified when there is:
- Threat of harm to self or harm to others
- Life-threatening illness (except HIV/AIDS)
- Hospitalization following an emergency
Information will be released in the following situations, as required by law:
- Request for records by subpoena
- Some communicable diseases must be reported to the Department of Health
- Immunization records maintained at the Health Service are not confidential and must be available to some university officials and state inspectors.
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Notification of Family and Professors of Illness or Absences.
Students are responsible for notifying family and/or faculty of illnesses. In the event of a serious emergency or life threatening illness, the Dean or Associate Dean of Campus Life and Student Affairs will be notified and all efforts will be made to inform family & faculty if the student is unable to do so him/herself. For routine matters, the Health Service staff will respond to questions from family members or others about a specific visit or illness when the student has given us written permission to do so. Students may obtain authorization forms for "release of information" at the Health Service or can download them from this site.
Faculty should understand that the Health Service does not give a student permission to miss class. Except for occasions when an office visit involves a serious illness, contagion or a recommendation for bed rest or limited activitiy, it will be up to the faculty to decide if the illness warranted missing a class or exam. It is recommended that faculty advise students of this policy at the beginning of each semester.
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Client Rights and Responsibilities
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT:
1.
To receive considerate and
respectful care at DUHS.
2.
To receive an explanation of your
diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in terms you can understand.
3.
To receive the necessary
information to participate in decisions about your care and to give your
informed consent before any diagnostic or therapeutic procedure is performed
including procedures related to research.
4.
To refuse treatment, and to be
informed of the consequences of making this decision.
5.
To expect that your personal
privacy will be respected by all staff.
6.
To expect that your medical
records will be kept confidential and will be released only with your written
consent, or in case of medical emergencies, or in response to court ordered
subpoenas. (Confidentiality may be withdrawn if the individual poses a
significant threat to self or others.)
7.
To know the names and credentials
of people involved in your care by official name tag and/or personal
introduction.
8.
To ask and receive an explanation
of any charges that may be made by Drew, even though they may be covered by
insurance.
9.
To obtain another medical opinion
prior to any treatment.
10.
To seek medical care from the
provider of your choice.
11.
To review any medical records
created and maintained by Drew Health Services regarding your care and
treatment.
12.
To refuse to participate in
experimental research
13.
To express any complaints you may
have about the care you received by first notifying the Director of DUHS.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE:
1.
For providing accurate information
about your past health history this includes but is not limited to any
medications including over the counter products and dietary supplements and any
allergies or sensitivities.
2.
For asking questions if you do not
understand the explanation of your diagnosis treatment, prognosis or any
instructions.
3.
For following the treatment plan
prescribed.
4.
For providing the necessary
personal information to complete your file. This includes any living will,
power of attorney, or other directive that may affect your care.
5.
For any charges billed to you.
6.
For showing respect to all health
service staff and other students/patients.
Let us know if we are meeting your needs
as a patient.
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