University of Southern Maine

• Patients and providers are treated with mutual respect, consideration, & dignity.
• Patients receive health care without out fear of discrimination of any kind.
• Patients are afforded appropriate privacy.
• Patients statements and records are treated confidentially, and patients must approve their release in writing, except as required by law.
• Patients are provided to the degree known with complete information concerning their diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and prognosis.
• Patients are given the opportunity to participate in decisions involving their health care, except when such participation would cause life-threatening illness or injury to the patient or other individuals.

Patients have the right to information concerning:

• Patient rights, responsibilities, and conduct.
• Available services at University Health Services.
• Instructions for after-hours and emergency care.
• Fees for services at UHS.
• Payment policy and options.
• Patient's right to refuse participation in prescribed treatment plan.
• UHS provider credentials.