Patients Bill of Rights

A patient has the right:

To considerate and respectful care.
To be treated with dignity .
To health care that is accessible and meets professional standards, regardless of the setting.
To appropriate privacy during examinations and treatments.
To coordination and continuity of care.
To expect that all communications and records pertaining to his/her care will be confidential.
To have the opportunity to approve or refuse release of records.
To informed participation in all decisions involving their health care.
To information regarding time and services available as well as information regarding after hours and emergency care.
To information about the names, qualifications and titles of personnel responsible for providing their health care.
To refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law; to be informed of the medical consequences of his/her action.
To be aware of means for expressing dissatisfaction with services and to make recommendations for improvement.