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About
UHS
••• UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES
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Welcome! University
Health Services is the student's professional resource for medical
care while at Oklahoma State University. University Health Services
is a primary (outpatient) health care facility designed to provide
cost effective, physician directed health care and health
information to the students at Oklahoma State University. All
students are *eligible for services at University Health Services
from the time you register until end of the current semester. This
permits access to all of the services available at University Health
Services from the time you register and pay your tuition until
midnight the day before the next semester begins.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of
University Health Services (UHS) is to provide the students of
Oklahoma State University with outpatient medical care, preventative
medicine and educational opportunities that are of superior quality,
accessible and affordable.
The focus that
will guide University Health Services into the 21st century shall
encompass, (a) continuing to provide high quality medical services,
(b) further development of educational programs which stress
adopting a healthy life-style, and (c) coordinating and utilizing
University resources in the most efficient means possible. To that
end, a student advisory board works closely with the administration
and takes and active role in establishing the policies, services and
programs of University Health Services.
University Health
Services adheres to a statement of patient rights and
responsibilities which serves to insure that the dignity of the
individual will be recognized and respected.
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PATIENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Patients have the right
to:
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Be treated with
respect, consideration and dignity.
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Be provided
appropriate privacy.
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Confidentiality of
records. Patients are given the opportunity to approve or refuse
release of their medical information.
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Clear explanations
about their condition, any proposed procedure, any risk of
mortality, serious side effects and recuperation problems.
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Clear explanations
of their diagnosis, prognosis and method(s) of treatment and
alternatives in care and treatment.
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Refuse treatment or
any procedure, seek a second opinion within the UHS, or outside
the UHS at their own expense.
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Treatment by the UHS
provider of their choice, or to change health care providers at
the UHS.
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To be informed of
fees for service or procedures provided, and to receive a copy
of their UHS bill.
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Address any
grievance to the Administration of the UHS.
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Expect marketing or
advertising regarding the competence and capabilities of the UHS
that are not misleading.
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UHS will respect any
advance directive in which it is informed and to provide
information and assistance in the creation of an advance
directive.
UHS patients have the
responsibility to:
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Provide accurate
information relating to their health.
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Cooperate in the
treatment plan recommended by UHS physicians and other health
providers.
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Accept personal
responsibility if they refuse treatment.
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Abide by the UHS
rules, regulations and policies.
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Accept financial
responsibility for services received.
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Respect the rights
of other patients and UHS personnel.
* Eligibility is defined as currently
enrolled fee paying students at OSU Stillwater. Any questions
about student eligibility and UHS should be directed to the UHS
Business Office.
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