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Notice of Privacy
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PATIENT’S RIGHTS |
To receive treatment without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability, or source of payment.
To receive considerate and respectful care in a clean and safe environment free
of unnecessary restraints.
To request and receive medically appropriate treatment and service within the
organization’s capacity and its mission.
To know the identity and the professional status of individuals providing service
to them.
To receive all information they need to give informed consent for any procedure,
including indications, nature and outcome, alternatives, and possible risks and
complications of the procedure.
To receive complete information about their diagnosis, planned treatment and
prognosis.
To participate in all decisions involving health care, except when such
participation is contra-indicated for medical reasons.
To refuse treatment and be informed of the consequences of their actions.
To receive every consideration for their privacy concerning their medical care
program.
To expect that all communication and records pertaining to their care will be
treated as confidential.
To bring an interpreter when they do not speak or understand the predominant
language of the community.
To request and receive an explanation of their bill.
To refuse to participate in experimental research.
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