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Article: American U. SG passes legislation to improve health center
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- December 19, 2006
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Elyse Franko
University Wire
12-19-2006
(The Eagle) (U-WIRE) WASHINGTON -- The American University Student Government passed legislation Sunday that aims to promote student awareness of Student Health Center patient rights, according to SG Senator Julie Mills, a co-sponsor of the legislation.
The bill would allow students to request specific doctors when they make appointments, speak with the Health Center Director and make suggestions about Health Center practices, according to Mill. She said the Health Center has always allowed these things, but many students haven't known about them.
"The first step is letting students know what their rights are," Mills said.
The bill also says the Health ...