Health Services
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Winthrop University Health Services is committed to protecting the rights of every
patient by preserving dignity and honoring personal values.
Patient Responsibilities
- Asking questions if he/she does not understand the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis,
or any instructions
- Following rules and regulations that are posted within Winthrop University Health
Services
- Paying the charges billed
- Providing accurate information about their past health history
- Providing the necessary personal information to complete medical file
Patient Rights
- Dignity and respect
- Establish an advance directive
- Full financial information
- Full knowledge of their rights and responsibilities in receiving healthcare
- Impartial access to care
- Know identity and professional status of all healthcare workers
- Make informed decisions
- Participate in all aspects of care
- Participate voluntarily in research and educational projects
- Privacy and confidentiality of information
