Information for Parents
Greetings!
The staff of Emory University Student Health Services (EUSHS) care about the health and wellbeing of your child/student. Since many of us are parents, too, we wanted to give you your own web site section with information about Student Health Services on our campus. Please feel free to contact us if you need help and/or advice, parent-to-parent.
Your child has chosen a wonderful university, and we hope you will find that Emory Student Health Services provides the healthcare, mental health and wellness services your child needs to be healthy and successful at Emory. Welcome to our Emory family!
Yours very truly,
Sharon Rabinovitz, MD
Executive Director,
Emory University Student Health Services
Associate Professor,
Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
As an EUSHS patient, you have the following rights and responsibilities, as we partner with you to provide your care.
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- Receive considerate and respectful care.
- Be provided with appropriate privacy during care.
- Have all healthcare records and disclosures treated confidentially, except when required by state or federal law, and can approve or refuse their release.
- Understand who is responsible for coordinating care.
- Ask for and receive complete information about their diagnosis, condition, evaluation, treatment, and prognosis.
- Participate in decisions regarding their healthcare, except when such participation is contraindicated for compelling medical health reasons.
- Refuse treatment.
- Refuse to participate in experimental research.
- Refuse to allow medical residents, students, or other trainees to participate in treatment and care plans.
- Change providers if other qualified providers are available.
- Access personal medical records, within the confines of state and federal law, including regulations contained in federal HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
- Receive an explanation of bills and payment policies.
- Receive respect for opinions, cultural and spiritual beliefs.
- Voice concerns to administration and/or medical staff without fears of reprisals or discrimination.
- Be informed about procedures for grievance procedures and external appeals, as required by state and federal laws and regulations.
- Request and have a chaperone available at any point during the visit.
- Upon request, receive information about advance directives, as required by state or federal law and regulations.
- Upon request, interpretation services are available.
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- Keep or cancel appointments in a timely fashion.
- Provide complete, up to date and accurate information about their health, including medications, supplements, and allergies.
- Provide complete and accurate insurance information.
- Ask questions when information is unclear.
- Communicate changes in health status and/or conditions to caregivers.
- Accept financial responsibility and pay medical bills promptly.
- Follow the healthcare provider’s instructions or discuss any obstacles to comply with prescribed treatment plan.
- Designate a responsible person to coordinate transportation home and to stay present if needed.
- Accept responsibility for refusing treatment or not following the treatment plan.
- Inform the clinical provider about any living will, medical power of attorney or advance directive that could affect treatment and care.
- Show consideration and respect for other patients, healthcare providers, staff, and visitors.
- Follow all policies affecting patient conduct and care.
Student Health Services
Emory University Student Health Services (EUSHS) provides outpatient care for enrolled Emory students with a valid Emory ID card. International student's spouses, Domestic Partners and unmarried children over 18 years of age are also eligible for primary medical care if they are currently enrolled in the Emory/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan.
Patient Portal
Schedule appointments, request prescription refills, send secure emails and more.