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Health Center, police outline information policy - f , , : f A new policy for cooperation between the University Health Care Center (UHC) and police was announced Wednesday, according to Dr. Sam Fuenning, UHC director. Linguists offer new program Languaoe began with simple sounds, moans and titterings. How these noises developed into different languages is bt?ing studied by the new linguistics progiam being offeree to UNL students. According to Curtis Hayes, associate professor of English and director of the program, and Hassen Sharifi, assistant professor of English, students can major or minor in linguistics. They also can work toward a masters or doctorate degree in English with a concentration in linguistics. The progiam will offer courses in what Sharifi called "uncommonly taught languages." Hayes said if native seakers called informants, can be found, any language could be studied. Currently, a course is offered in the language of the Lakota Sioux. The class is directed bv three students and two Sioux informants. Hayes serves as an advisor. Dance Smith Hall is sponsoring a 1 95 0,f.-style rlbf.ee Saturday from 9 to 1? p.m. in the Nebraska Union Ballroom. Arjmhsion is 7b cents. All receipts if I go to help an orphanage in South Vietnam. Un! IDs vV-'M be required it the ('jrJr. Sole Power There will be a film, slides and discussion on the 1973 Lincoln Walk foi Development today at 1 p.m. in the Union. Volunteers Visually impaired students at the University would like readers' help two hours each '.veek For information about volunteer opportunities contact the Student Volunteer Bureau, 200 Nebraska Union. by Mary Voboril How much information can a University Health Center (UHC) physician release to a Campus Security officer? Until this week, no one really knew. But with the release of guidelines that have the approval of Gail Gade, UNL Campus Security director, and Dr. Sam Fuenning, UHC medical director, students can get a clearer picture of what information is privileged and what is not. Although the five guidelines are intended to govern the relationship between UHC and Campus Security "with principle emphasis on co nf identiality8tand sharing of information," they also apply to all Lincoln police agencies. The first guideline provides for maintaining the private relationship between a doctor and his patient, unless state law demands release of certain information. The second guideline lists circumstances in which UHC must, by law, release information: -Cases of infectious and contagious disease must be reported to the State Depar tment of Health. An injury connected with a criminal offense must be reported to Campus Security. The guideline says the individual physician will determine circumstances surrounding the injury. "In general, this requirement does not apply to cases of intoxication, drug abuse and attempted suicide," the guideline states. "Certain birth defects and all deaths must be reported to the Department of Health. The guideline does not name which birth defects. Apparently UHC would be able to report birth defects only if the students came in for treatment. If police Officer's suspect an injury has resulted from a crime, UHC will be informed. If a UHC physician then determines that a patient's injuries match the police description, he will report appropriate medical information to police. The guideline does not say what constitutes "appropriate medical information," but does say ail other guidelines are applicable. The third guideline says a police officer does not assume a confidential relationship when transporting a student to UHC. "Whatever information (the police officer) observes or obtains may be released to local police officers without authorization from the patient," the guideline states. Campus Security, the fourth guideline says, may receive th following additional information and assistance from UHC concernina students: -Admissions, release times and dates of a patient may be released without providinq medical reasons for hospitalization. -Patients under arrest when brought by a police officer to UHC will not be released from the hospital until Campus Security is notified. -Patients under arrest and in need of medical attention may be taken to a local hospital for treatment if the police officer determines the patient is a threat to UHC staff. The final guideline says any UHC patient who voluntarily wants to release his medical records to Campus Security or any other agency or individual may sign an authorization release from UHC staff. Ken Bader, vice chancellor for student affairs, requested guidelines be drawn after Fuenning had asked for Universitv policy concerning the Campus Security-UHC relationship. Ely Meyerson, student affairs dean of administration, was responsible for writing the guidelines. He worked with Gade and Fuenning. The final draft was approved without revision by a university attorney. Representatives Students interested in being a University representative to the,, high school should attend a meeting at 4:30 p.m., today in the Union. Auditions Auditions for the next University theatre production, The Memorandum, will be held Sunday, 7-10 p.m., and Tuesday, 7-10 p.m. doily nebroskon Editor-in-Chief: Tom Lansworth. Managing Editor: Cheryl Westcott. News Editor: Michael (O.J.) Nelson. Staff writers: Tim Anderson, Peter Anderson, Steve Arvanette, H.J. Cummins, Ken Kirk, Dave Madsen, Dennis Onnen, Jane Owens, Robert Pilus, Sara Schwieder, Nancy Stohs, Ruth Ulrich, Mary Voboril, Adella K. Wacker. Entertainment writers: Bart Backer, Carolyn Hull, Larry Kubert. Photographer: Dan Ladely. Sports writers: Kim Ball, Andy Riggs. News Assistant: Mary Holdt. Copy Editors: Randy Beam, Chris Harper, Bob Shanahan, Nancy Wilt. Dispatch: Larry Grill. Staff Artist: Greg Scott, Columnists. John Vihstadt, Bob Russell, Shelly Kalkowski. Business Coordinator: Jerri Haussler. Advertising Manager: Bill Carver. Receptionist: Kathy Cook. Advertising representatives: Jerr Adan, Terri Adrian, Robert Flood, Vicki Bagrowski, Larry Swanson, Mitch Mohanna, Craig McWilliams. Advertising artist: Sarah Start! Subscriptions: John McNeil. Circulation Staff: Jim Sheridan, Charlie Johnson, Jim Hallberg. Copyright 1973, The Daily PueDraSKan. Material may be reprinted without permission if attributed to the Daily Nebraskan, excepting material covered by another copyright. Second class postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska. Address: The Daily Nebraskan34 Nebraska Union14th & R StreetsLincoln, Nebr. 68508. Telephone: 4024722588. NEBRASKA VACATION GUIDES Nebraska Tourism Division will be inter viewing applicants for positions as Vacation Guides this week in Lincoln. Vacation Guides are employed from June through August to work u information centers at rest areas along the Interstate. Salaries for Vacation Guides are consistant with other student employment opportunities. Please call Cheryl Williams, 477 8984, Nebraska Travel Division, for interview appointment. STUDENTS UNITE! It is time for us all to work together for our rights. If your landlord is hassling you and you want to do something about if, call the ASUN office 12-4 p.m. daily and help with a telephone survey. The secretary will ask you some of the following questions; amount of rent, landlord name, condition of house or apartment, terms of the lease, and amount of the damage deposit. The results of this survey will help us to investigate the unfair rent practices reported in this community. 472-2581 or 472-2593 page 2 daily rebraskan thursday, march 15, 1973