In order to receive the best medical care, remember to do the following every time you meet with a medical provider:

 

Know your medical history. As a patient, you have a right to receive quality health care. You also have a responsibility to be prepared for your medical visit and provide accurate information to your medical provider.

• Ask your parents or family doctor about your history if you don’t know it. Let us know if you have any medical conditions.
• Keep a personal copy of your immunization records to bring to immunization visits.
• Know the names of the medications you are taking. Bring the bottles of any current medications to your visit.

 

  Know your allergies to medications, foods, and other materials, such as latex. Knowing what you are allergic to and what kind of reaction you have had will help your provider prescribe the best medicine for your needs.

 

  Ask questions about your diagnosis, treatment plan, and recovery time.  We encourage you to discuss your questions or concerns with your SHC medical provider. 

Examples of questions you might ask during your visit include:

• What tests are being ordered, and why?
• What is the cost of testing and/or treatment?
• When and how will I get my test results?
• What are my treatment options?
• How do I take my medication -   How many times a day, for how many days, and what time of day?
• When can I expect to feel better?
• What should I do if I don’t feel better?

 

 If your symptoms do not improve, we want to know about it! We’re here to make sure you get well! Call 512-245-2167 to follow up with your Student Health Center medical provider and schedule another appointment if needed.

 

 

5 Tips for a Great Experience at Your Student Health Center

1. Be prepared! Know your past medical history and allergies. Talk to your parents or check with your family physician before your visit to get any information that you’re not sure about, such as your immunization records, the names of your medications, etc.
2. You do not need health insurance to be seen at the Student Health Center. But it is helpful to know about your insurance coverage if you have any in case referrals or outside tests are needed. If you do not have health insurance and are interested in getting some, Texas State offers an optional Student Health Insurance Plan for eligible students.
3. Being prepared will help you get what you want out of your visit. This is your time, so use it wisely! You can write your questions down if that will help you remember what you want to ask. Prioritize your questions and concerns so that your provider can focus on what is most important to you.
4. Ask questions. The medical providers at the Student Health Center want you to actively participate in your health care. If you’re not sure about something, like what to do if your symptoms don’t go away, please ask us.
5. Visit us again. Please call us with any questions about your treatment plan or if you’d like to schedule another visit with your Student Health Center medical provider. Again, we are here to make sure you get well!