Privacy & Confidentiality

The University of South Alabama Student Health Center (SHC) is committed to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all patient information. You have the right to privacy concerning your healthcare. All care and counseling received at the Student Health Center will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law. Our Privacy Notice and policy on the Disclosure of Information are provided to acquaint you with your rights as a patient.

The Medical Records unit at the Student Health Center is responsible for the maintenance, disclosure and security of all Student Health Center medical records. The privacy of your medical record is safeguarded. Information is available to any clinician, attorney or medical professional with your written authorization. If you would like to disclose information contained in your medical record to a third party, you must complete a written Authorization to Release Information form and submit it to Medical Records.