Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Your Rights as a Patient at VT SHC

  • to be treated with respect and consideration.
  • to obtain complete and current information concerning your diagnosis treatment and prognosis.
  • to be seen by the practitioner of your choice.
  • to refuse treatment and to be informed of the medical consequences of this action.
  • to expect that communications and records are treated confidentially as required by law.
  • to understand why procedures and tests are required.
  • to examine and receive an explanation of your SHC bill regardless of source of payment.
  • to know what SHC rules and regulations apply to your conduct as a patient.
  • to refuse to participate in any research projects.

Your Responsibilities as a Patient at VT SHC

  • to meet all eligibility requirements.
  • to arrive on time for your appointments and follow-up visits, and to phone SHC if you must cancel or if you will be late.
  • to provide the SHC with a complete medical history form submitted before the stated deadline and noting :immunizations, past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications, and other health matters.
  • to ask questions if any aspect of your treatment is not clear to you.
  • to follow directions concerning medication, treatment, and rest/activity.
  • to treat SHC staff with respect and consideration.