Patient's Rights

  1. The right to impartial access to medical care and UHS health services and accommodations, regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disabilities, or source of payment, as long as criteria for treatment at UHS is met.
  2. The right to respectful and considerate care that is provided by professionals, who are appropriately licensed, certified and/or trained.
  3. The right to participate in and consent to their health care treatment plan; a clear explanation of the condition(s) and recommended procedure(s) ; participate in decisions regarding personal healthcare, including proposed procedures; educated to the best of our ability, regarding diagnosis, treatment and prognosis that the patient can understand.
    NOTE: In emergency situations, patients will not be subjected to any procedure without full understanding and voluntary consent, or that of a guardian or legally authorized representative. If the emergency is life threatening, the health care provider will continue treatment without authorization until one can be provided.
  4. The right to ask for a second opinion.
  5. The right to refuse medical treatment to the extent permitted by law and be informed of any medical consequences
  6. The right to be informed of and educated to any health care requirements after discharge by the professional health care provider or delegate.
  7. The right expect reasonable safety and privacy of self and protected health information. If the patient is under18 years, a parent or guardian will be consulted, as appropriate, before any treatment modality is begun.
  8. The right to decide whether to participate in any clinical research or medical trials.
  9. The right to an interpreter when a language barrier exists.
  10. The right to have a family member or guardian notified promptly of admission to a hospital or other health care facility
  11. The right to request a copy or access specific information within their medical record according to state and federal law.
  12. The right to voice concerns, satisfaction, and any comments pertaining to their Health Center experience. Comments may be made on the patient survey or independently expressed. They may be signed or made anonymously.