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The patient has the right to considerate and respectful
care and nondiscriminatory care.
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The patient has the right and is encouraged to obtain from
physicians and other direct caregivers relevant, current,
and understandable information about his or her diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis.
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The patient has the right to expect that all communications
and records pertaining to his/her care will be treated confidentially
by the hospital, except in cases such as suspected abuse
and public health hazards when reporting is permitted or
required by law. The patient has the right to expect that
the hospital will emphasize confidentiality of this information
when it releases it to any other parties entitled to review
information in these records.
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The patient has the right to review his or her medical
records and to have the information explained or interpreted
as necessary, except when restricted by law.
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You have the right to talk in confidence
with health care providers and to have your health care
information protected. You
also have the right to review and copy your own medical
record and request that your physician change your record
if it is not accurate, relevant or complete.
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You have the right to a fair, fast and
objective review of any complaint you have against your
health care provider.
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The patient has the right to privacy. Case discussion,
consultation, examination, and treatment should be conducted
to protect each patient's privacy.
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The patient has the right to expect that all communications
and records pertaining to his/her care will be treated confidentially
by the hospital, except in cases such as suspected abuse
and public health hazards when reporting is permitted or
required by law. The patient has the right to expect that
the hospital will emphasize confidentiality of this information
when it releases it to any other parties entitled to review
information in these records.
