Patient Rights
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
Patient Responsibilities
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