Policies

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Patients of the Roper St. Francis Health Services Center have the following rights:

  • To be treated with respect and consideration

  • To receive equal and unbiased treatment in accordance with all federal and state laws

  • To have all medical information treated within the guidelines of HIPAA

  • To have all needed information about the Health Services Center explained to you

  • To receive culturally and linguistically appropriate care and information appropriate for you

Patients of the Health Services Center have the following responsibilities:

  • To be honest with staff about income and insurance coverage

  • To ask questions until you understand

  • To complete your yearly re-enrollment in a timely manner

  • To provide staff with all necessary information to ensure you receive appropriate services

  • To treat all staff with respect and consideration



Residency Criteria

Patients that travel for work, family and/or school must have a permanent physical address in the following counties in South Carolina: Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Colleton, Williamsburg, Georgetown, Horry

*Proof of permanent residency will be required at enrollment and re-enrollment.

If a patient does not have a valid, state-approved identification card, two alternative forms of residency may be used: electric bill, water bill, phone bill, cable bill, car registration, and/or pay stub. Students should submit proof of school enrollment from the attending institution.



Dual Enrollment is not Permitted

To receive HIV care services, a patient must not be enrolled in any other Ryan White-funded centers/programs.

 

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