What are my rights?

The patient has a right to receive treatment in the center without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

The patient has the right to refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law, and to be informed of the medical consequences of his/her action.

The patient has a right to obtain from his/her physician complete, current information concerning their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis

That the patient will be a participant in decisions regarding the intensity and scope of treatment.

The patient has the right to receive from his/her physician, information necessary to give informed consent prior to the start of any procedure and/or treatment.

The patient has the right to obtain information from his/her medical records for use in other health care and educational institutions

The patient has the right to expect that all communications and records pertaining to their care should be treated as confidential

The patient has the right to expect reasonable continuity of care.

The patient has the right to examine and receive an explanation of his/her bill regardless of source of payment

The patient has the right to know that the facility personnel who care for the patient are qualified through education and experience to perform the services for which they are responsible.

The patient has the right to be informed that he/she may change primary or specialty physicians if other qualified physicians are available.

The patient has the right to know that he/she is responsible for providing to his/her caregivers the most accurate and complete information.

The patient has the right to be advised if the center proposes to engage in or perform human experimentation affecting his/her care or treatments (and) has the right to refuse participation.

The patient has a right to express grievances and suggestions to the organization.

The patient has a right to have an Advance Directive, such as a living will or health care proxy.

The patient has the right to be fully informed before any transfer to another facility or organization.

That the patient or the patient’s designated representative has the right to participate in the consideration of ethical issues that arise in the care of the patient.

The patient has the right to know about the center’s rules and regulations that apply to his/her conduct as a patient.

The patient has the right to know that this organization affirms that physical, sexual, and verbal/psychological abuse is prohibited.

The patient has the right to be informed if a health care provider does not have liability coverage.