PATIENT'S
BILL OF RIGHTS
You and your doctor (or
health care provider) need to work together to insure
you get the best health care possible. This means
there needs to be mutual respect, good communication,
and cooperation. As a patient, you have a number
of rights
and also responsibilities.
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a patient, you have the following rights: |
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You
have the right to be treated with respect,
regardless or your age or appearance.
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You
have the right to ask questions and
to have those questions answered in
a way you can understand. This includes
anything you would like to know about
an examination procedure, your medical
condition, and any medicine that is
prescribed for you. |
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You
have the right to privacy during the
exam and when you are talking with the
doctor. |
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You
have the right to confidentiality. This
means that the information you give
to the doctor about yourself, written
or oral, is not to be given to anyone
without your permission. |
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You
have the right to have a friend, family
member, or loved one come with you while
you discuss your medical care with a
doctor. |
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You
have the right to know about the cost
of all medical services you receive
and the payment options. |
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addition to these rights you also have
the following responsibilities: |
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You
are responsible for providing the doctor
with honest and complete information
about your medical history. This includes
information about sexual history, drug
and alcohol use, family history, and
any symptoms you have had recently. |
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You
are responsible for following the treatment
plan recommended by your doctor. |
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You
are responsible for keeping your scheduled
appointments and for notifying the doctor
or clinic if you can't keep an appointment.
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