department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

Student-Athlete Responsibilities
Student-Athletes have the responsibility:
To ask questions and seek clarification if you do not understand the explanation
of your diagnosis, treatment, prognosis or any instructions.
To provide accurate information about your present illness and past medical
history and wishes for your medical care.
To follow instructions concerning medications, follow-up visits, education
recommendations, and other essential steps in your treatment plan and to notify
the Sports Medicine Staff if this plan cannot be followed or if problems develop.
For treating Sports Medicine staff and personnel in a respectful manner.
To arrive as scheduled for appointments and to notify the Athletic Training
Department in advance in case of canceled appointments.
For following all rules and regulations that are posted within the Athletic Training
Department.
For following through on your agreed plan of care.
For considering and respecting the rights of others.
For being courteous.
Communication with the Director of Athletic Training
PURPOSE: There are times and situations that require frequent and timely
communication with the Director of Athletic Training. This policy is intended to
delineate certain instances when communication with the Director of Athletic Training
needs to happen expeditiously.
1. Any student-athlete who has been admitted to a hospital should be conveyed to
the Director Athletic Training immediately.
2. Any student-athlete who has been referred to a medical specialist on or offcampus
should be conveyed to the Director of Athletic Training within 24 hours
3. Any student-athlete who is being referred for imaging or lab work should be
conveyed to the Director of Athletic Training within 24 hours
4. Results from an image test, lab work, or medical specialist consultation should be
conveyed to the Director of Athletic Training immediately upon findings
5. Any student-athlete who has been entered into the crisis management plan should
be conveyed to the Director of Athletic Training immediately if in the judgment
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