PATIENT GUIDE
A patient has the right to respectful care given by competent workers.
A patient has the right to know the names and the jobs of his or her caregivers.
A patient has the right to privacy concerning his or her medical condition. A patient’s care and treatment will be discussed only with those who need to know.
A patient has the right to have his or her medical records treated as confidential and read only by people with a need to know. Information about a patient will be released only with permission from the patient or as required by law.
A patient has the right to request amendments to and obtain information on disclosures of his or her health information, by law and regulation.
A patient has the right to know what facility rules and regulations apply to his or her conduct as a patient.
A patient has the right to have emergency procedures done without unnecessary delay.
A patient has the right to good quality care and high professional standards that are continually maintained and reviewed.
A patient has the right to make informed decisions regarding his or her care and has the right to include family members in those decisions.
A patient has the right to information from his or her doctor to make informed decisions about his or her care. This means that patients will be given information about their diagnosis, prognosis, and different treatment choices. This information will be given in terms that the patient can understand. This may not be possible in an emergency.