Patient Rights
As a patient, you have the right to respectful and considerate care. In addition, you have specific rights and responsibilities during your hospital stay.
You have the right to:
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Be informed of the hospital’s rules and regulations as they apply to your conduct.
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Expect privacy and dignity in treatment consistent with good medical and psychiatric care.
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Receive considerate, respectful care at all times and under all circumstances.
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Expect prompt and reasonable responses to your questions.
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Know who is responsible for authorizing and performing your procedures or treatments.
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Know the identity and professional status of your caregivers.
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Know what patient support services are available, including access to an interpreter if language is a problem.
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Have access to your medical records according to hospital policy.
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Be informed of the nature of your condition, proposed treatment or procedure, risks, benefits, and prognosis, and any continuing health care requirements after your discharge in terms you can understand.
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Be informed of medical alternatives for care or treatment.
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Refuse treatment except as otherwise provided by law, and be informed of the consequences of your refusal.
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Receive access to medical treatment or accommodations regardless of age, race, sex, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, physical handicap, or payment sources.
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Know if the medical treatment prescribed for you is for experimental purposes, and give your written consent to participate if you choose.
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Participate in the decision-making process related to your care plan.
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Have access to professionals to assist you with emotional or spiritual care.
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Exercise your cultural values and spiritual beliefs as long as they do not interfere with the well-being of others or the planned course of any medical care.
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Participate in the discussion of ethical issues that may arise.
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Express concerns regarding any of these rights in accordance with the grievance process.
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Formulate Advance Directives and appoint an agent to make health care decisions on your behalf to the extent permitted by law.
You are responsible for:
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Providing accurate and complete information to your healthcare providers about your present and past medical conditions and all other matters pertaining to your health.
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Reporting unexpected changes in your condition to your health care providers.
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Informing your healthcare providers whether or not you understand the plan of care and what is expected of you.
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Following the treatment plan recommended by your health care providers.
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Keeping appointments and, if you cannot, notifying the proper person.
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Knowing the consequences of your own actions if you refuse treatment or do not follow the health care provider’s instructions.
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Being considerate of the rights of other patients and hospital personnel and following hospital policy and regulations regarding care and conduct.
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Fulfilling your financial obligations to the hospital as promptly as possible.