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Patients Rights
Rights of the Patient
- Every patient has the right to courtesy, respect, dignity, privacy, responsiveness, and timely attention to his/her needs.
- Every patient has the right to every consideration of his privacy
and individuality as it relates to his social, religious and psychological well being.
- Every patient has the right to confidentiality. Has the right to approve or refuse the release of medical information to any individual outside the facility, except in the case of transfer to another health facility, or as required by law to third party payment contract.
- Every patient has the right to express grievances or complaints without fear of reprisals.
- Every patient has the right to continuity of health care. The physician may not discontinue treatment of a patient as long as further treatment is medically indicated, without giving the patient sufficient opportunity to make alternative arrangements.
- Every patient is provided complete information regarding diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, as well as alternative treatments or
procedures and the possible risks and side effects associated with treatment. If medically inadvisable to disclose to the patient such information, the information is given to a person designated by the
patient or to a legally authorized individual.
- Every patient has the right to make decisions regarding the health
care that is recommended by the physician. Accordingly, the patient may accept or refuse any recommended medical treatment.
- Every patient has the right to be informed of any research or experimental projects and to refuse participation without compromise to the patient’s usual care.
- Every patient has the right to appropriate treatment and care to include the assessment/management of pain.
- Every patient has the right to have an advanced directive. The facility
will not honor the directives but utilize all methods available to treat the patient in an emergency situation. If a patient is transported to the hospital for emergency care the patients advanced directive will
accompany the patient for use by the hospital.
Responsibilities of the Patient
- Patients are responsible to be honest and direct about matters that
relate to them, including answering questions honestly and
completely.
- Patients are responsible to provide accurate past and present
Medical history present complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations,
surgeries existence of advance directives, medication and other
pertinent data.
- Patients are responsible for assuring that the financial obligation for
health care rendered are paid in a timely manner.
- Patients are responsible for their actions if they should refuse a
treatment or procedure, or if they do not follow or understand the
Instructions given them by the physician or Center employee.
- Patients are responsible for keeping their procedure appointment.
If they anticipated a delay or must cancel, they will notify the
Center as soon as possible.
- Patients are responsible for the disposition of their valuables, as
the Center does not assume this responsibility.
- Patients are responsible to be respectful of others, of people’s
property and the property of the Center.
Patients Rights and Responsibilities for Pain Management
- Patients have the right to pain control.
- Patients have a role in communicating their pain.
- Patients should talk to their physicians or nurses about their level
of pain and as soon as pain begins.
- Patients should not let fears keep them in pain.
- Patients are involved in all aspects of their care.
- Patients have the right to appropriate assessment, reassessment and
management of pain.
- Patients will receive a written statement of his/her rights
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL (302) 996-9500
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