Health & Counseling Information for Students

As one of our patients, you have rights and responsibilities.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

You have the right…

To be treated with respect, consideration and dignity.
To be provided appropriate privacy.
To be provided, to the degree known, complete information concerning your diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. When it is medically inadvisable to give such information to you, the information will be provided to a person you designate, or a legally authorized person.
To participate in decisions involving your health care, except when such participation is contraindicated for medical reasons.
To express suggestions through one of the center’s suggestion boxes, or file a grievance. Grievance forms are available from staff or the center’s website.
To change providers, if another qualified provider is available.
To inquire about advance directives. Information is located on the center’s website.
To obtain a copy of this document or view it on our website.

You have the responsibility…

To provide complete and accurate information to the best of your ability about your health, medications, including over-the-counter products and dietary supplements, and any allergies or sensitivities.
To follow your treatment plan as prescribed by your provider and to participate in your care.
To be financially responsible for any charges not covered by your insurance.
To be respectful of all the health care professionals and staff, as well as other patients.
To, if needed, arrange for a responsible adult to provide transportation home and to remain with you as directed by a provider and/or your discharge instructions.

The State of New York and SUNY Plattsburgh require that all students enrolled in six or more credits must:

Be immunized against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR);
Forward a completed medical history, immunization record and physical examination report to the center within thirty days from the first day of classes.