Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities

You have a right to:

• Be treated with consideration, respect and dignity.
• Have consideration shown to the spiritual and cultural beliefs that influence your perception of illness and care.
• Privacy during medical care and confidentiality of communications and records pertaining to your care.
• Know who is responsible for coordinating your care.
• Receive complete and understandable information about your condition and care and participate in decisions regarding your care.
• Refuse recommendations for treatment to the extent permitted by law.
• Access to information in your medical record.
• Approve or refuse the release of information from your medical record except when release is required or allowed by law.
• Receive an explanation of your bill.

You have a responsibility to:

• Provide accurate and complete information about current and past illnesses, medications and other matters pertaining to your health.
• Ask questions when you are in doubt.
• Follow your health care provider’s instructions or discuss any obstacles you may have in complying with your prescribed treatment plan.
• Accept responsibility for refusing treatment or not following your treatment plan.
• Keep appointments or cancel on a timely basis.
• Voice concerns to administration or medical staff without fear of reprisals or discrimination.