Patient Rights

As a patient you have the right to:

• Receive considerate and respectful care.
• Receive private and confidential care.
• Know who is responsible for coordinating your care.
• Ask for and receive complete and understandable information about your condition and care.
• Participate in decisions regarding your care.
• Refuse treatment.
• Access your medical record.
• Receive an explanation of your bill.
• Exercise your cultural and spiritual beliefs.
• Voice concerns to administration or medical staff without fear of reprisals or discrimination.

Patient Responsibility

As a patient you have the responsibility to:

• Provide complete and accurate medical and insurance information.
• Ask questions when you are in doubt.
• Communicate changes in your health and/or condition to your care givers.
• Pay your medical bills promptly.
• Follow your health care provider’s instructions or discuss with them any obstacles you may have in complying with your prescribed treatment plan.
• Accept responsibility for refusing treatment or not following your treatment plan.
• Show consideration for others around you, including other patients and staff.
• Follow all policies affecting patient conduct and care.
• To submit your paid receipts to your personal insurance provider.