Patient Rights & Responsibilities

As a UHS patient, you have the right:

to receive accurate information concerning diagnosis, treatment, risks involved, and prognosis of an illness or health-related condition
to participate actively in decisions regarding your health care treatment
to receive humane care and treatment, with respect and consideration
to ask for a second professional opinion regarding diagnosis or treatment
to change practitioners at UHS
to maintain privacy and confidentiality when seeking or receiving care, except for life threatening situations or conditions
to be assured of the confidentiality of your medical records
to access information regarding the scope and availability of services
to file a complaint regarding any concerns related to confidentiality or the quality of your health care
to review and amend your medical record
to request a copy of your medical record
to revoke your authorization to release your medical information except to the extent that action has not already been taken
to be informed about any legal reporting requirements regarding any aspect of screening, treatment, or care¹
to be informed of and to exercise the option to refuse to participate in any research related to care without compromising access to treatment

As a UHS patient, you have the responsibility:

to provide complete information about your illness/problem, to enable proper evaluation and treatment, including information about over-the-counter products, dietary supplements and any allergies or sensitivities
to ask questions so that you can understand your condition or problem
to use prescription or medical devices for yourself only
to inform the practitioner(s) if your condition worsens or an unexpected reaction occurs from a medication
to show respect to health personnel and other patients
to reschedule/cancel an appointment to allow another person to be given that time slot
to provide requests for permission to release medical records in writing, to UHS
to pay bills or file health claims in a timely manner
to inform your provider about any directive that could affect your care

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