The Right to

• Treatment with consideration, respect and dignity
• Privacy during physical examinations, interviews and discussions
• Confidentiality of all records and disclosures except as required by law or when the patient gives written consent for release of information is given
• Participate in decision-making involving one’s own wellness and health care interventions

The Responsibility to

• Keep and be on time for appointments and, if necessary, cancel appointments as far in advance as possible
• Respond to staff with courtesy
• Describe symptoms and details of condition honestly
• Provide the nurse with accurate information about past and current medical conditions, treatments and medications
• Follow instructions for treatments and medications
• Ask for clarification when needed
• Provide insurance information on request

Communicable Diseases

The school will take action to maintain the well-being of the community when a communicable disease is identified on campus. Depending on the nature of the disease, short-term or long-term isolation from the campus may be necessary for the individual with the disease especially, if a physician and/or the Public Health Authorities so advise.