Patient's Rights and Responsibilities

As a patient of Native American Health Center, you have the right to:

  • Be treated with dignity and respect, without regard to your gender, age, cultural, educational or religious background.

  • Know the names, titles, and credentials of the people serving you.

  • Privacy and confidentiality of your records.

  • Receive explanations about clinic tests and procedures.

  • Receive health education counseling.

  • Review your medical or dental records with a clinician.

  • Request medical records from other clinics as well as request a transfer of records from our clinic to other clinics.

  • Change providers within the clinic.

  • Consent to or refuse any care of treatment.

You have the responsibility to:

  • Be honest about your medical history.

  • Be sure you understand the explanations, advice and instructions you receive.

  • Follow health advice and medical instructions.

  • Respect clinic policies and procedures.

  • Keep appointments or cancel at least 24 hours in advance.

  • Report any changes in your health.