Rights & Responsibilities


As a patient, you have the right to respectful and considerate care. In addition, there are specific rights and responsibilities you have during your hospital stay.


You Have the Right to: 4 be informed of the hospital’s rules and regulations as they apply to your conduct.


4 expect privacy and dignity in treatment consistent with providing you with good medical and psychiatric care.


4 receive considerate, respectful care at all times and under all circumstances.


4 expect prompt and reasonable responses to your questions.


4 know who is responsible for authorizing and performing your procedures or treatments.


4 know the identity and professional status of your caregivers.


4 know what patient support services are available, including access to an interpreter if language is a problem.


4 have access to your medical records according to hospital policy.


4 be informed of the nature of your condition, proposed treatment or procedure, risks, benefits and prognosis, and any continuing healthcare requirements aſter your discharge in terms you can understand.


4 be informed of medical alternatives for care or treatment.


4 refuse treatment, except as otherwise provided by law, and to be informed of the consequences of your refusal.


4 receive access to medical treatment or accommodations regardless of age, race, sex, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, physical handicap or sources of payment.


4 know if the medical treatment prescribed for you is for experimental purposes and to give your written consent to participate if you choose.


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You have the right to know what patient support services are available, including access to an interpreter if language is a problem.


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