utc medicat patient portal

How do I connect to the UT Medical Center healthelife portal?

Currently enrolled students may be able to access their immunization record through the Medicat Patient Portal. If you are unable to access your patient portal or do not see your records, fill out the Authorization for Release of Immunization Record form and fax to the UTC University Health Services office at 423-425-2305.

What kind of health care does UTC offer?

Log in to the Medicat Patient Portal and complete all required forms for your appointment. To cancel your appointment, log in to the Medicat Patient Portal and click “cancel my appointment” on the home screen. Please cancel at least six hours before your scheduled appointment time. To reschedule an appointment, call the office at 423-425-2266.

How do I log in to the patient portal?

• To get started, open your browser and visit utc.edu/health. • Click the Medicat Patient Portal button. • Log in with your UTC ID and password How to upload your immunizations to the UTC Patient Portal. • Once logged in to the Medicat Patient Portal, …

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How to cancel a Medicat appointment?

To cancel your appointment, log in to the Medicat Patient Portal and click “cancel my appointment” on the home screen. Please cancel at least six hours before your scheduled appointment time. To reschedule an appointment, call the office at 423-425-2266.

What is University Health Services?

University Health Services encourages the development of responsible healthcare habits by holding students accountable for their decisions regarding class attendance. Therefore, medical excuses are not routinely issued for missed classes or examinations. However, in cases of severe illnesses requiring an extended recovery period we will provide a written statement. These statements are provided on an individual basis. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate directly with his or her faculty or advisor. Faculty will decide whether the students may make up work missed and what effect the absences may have on the requirements of the course.

Does UTC charge for health services?

In general, UTC students may utilize University Health Services at no cost as part of the Student Health Fee covers the provider portion of the office visit. Faculty and staff are charged $25 per appointment for the provider portion of their visit.

Can receptionists answer questions?

Our receptionists are vital to our practice, but they are not trained medical personnel and cannot answer questions regarding your medical care. Any questions about your medical treatment, medications, lab results or other concerns should be directed to our nursing staff. If the nurses are unable to answer your questions, your chart will be reviewed with our practitioners and any information will be relayed to you as quickly as possible.

What is the mission of UTC UHS?

The mission of UTC UHS is to deliver high quality healthcare that is holistic in nature and easily accessible for all UTC students. We are committed to meeting the health service needs of our diverse student & staff population while treating each individual with dignity. Delivery of care will be a collaboration between the health care provider and patient-one that is built on trust and mutual understanding.

What to call if you have a fever?

If you are experiencing an urgent or emergent medical event, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you are experiencing fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please tell the attendant these details when you call.

How to get a copy of medical records?

To obtain a copy of your medical records, fill out the Release of Medical Information Form and upload it to the Medicat Patient Portal or visit University Health Services in person to submit the required forms.

What is the privacy law in Tennessee?

Under FERPA, Tennessee medical privacy laws apply to information and records UHS develops and maintains for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Can UHS share medical information without authorization?

In rare circumstances and only as allowed by law, UHS may share medical information without patient authorization if the treating clinician determines that not doing so would present significant danger to the patient or to others.

Does UHS release medical information?

Unless required by law, subpoena, court order or required confidential reports to the Public Health Department, University Health Services (UHS) does not release individual medical information without patient authorization/consent. UHS may leave an appointment reminder and similar message (but not actual medical information) on a patient's voice mail unless we have been specifically asked not to do so.

Does HIPAA apply to UHS?

The state of Tennessee has determined that many HIPAA procedures don't apply to university student health centers as currently written. Other, more stringent state and federal privacy laws do apply; however, and UHS follows these regulations and many HIPAA-based privacy and security safeguards.

Can you give blanket consent to release medical information?

The patient's informed consent to release medical information is legally limited to circumstances that have already happened. Blanket consent can't be given in advance for circumstances that have not yet occurred. A patient may terminate a consent to release medical information at any time. This must be done in writing.

Does UHS restrict access to medical records?

In accordance with privacy laws and ethical practice, UHS also restricts access to individual medical information within the UHS to staff involved in the patient's medical care on a minimum necessary need-to-know basis.