Patient's Rights and Responsibilities

To receive considerate and respectful care at the Health Services Offices at Suffolk County Community College
To receive an explanation of any treatment provided in understandable terms
To receive all necessary information to participate in decisions with regard to your care
To refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences of making this decision
To privacy
To confidential treatment of disclosures and medical records and, except as required by law, be afforded the opportunity to approve or refuse their release
To know the names and titles of people involved in your care

To provide accurate and complete information about your medical history and inform the nursing staff of any changes in your health status that could affect your treatment
To act in a considerate and cooperative manner with the Health Services staff
To ask questions and seek clarification regarding areas of concern
To weigh the consequences of non-compliance regarding any instructions and recommendations
To assist the nursing staff in compiling a complete record by authorizing the Health Service Office to obtain necessary medical information from appropriate sources

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