Confidentiality
The relationship between physicians, other health-care providers, counselors and patients is always confidential. Patient records are confidential and all records are managed according to HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines. Patient information is not shared with other college personnel or parents without the informed, written consent of the student/patient except in cases of extreme urgency in which the life or safety of the patient or other persons is at risk.
At times, health providers may be required by law to report infectious diseases to public health officials. Patients will be informed when reporting of this information is mandatory.
Student Health Services complies with and abides by the provisions of HIPAA. Patient access to professional records also is subject to the Records Access and Protections provision in this publication.