Fundamental Patients Rights

What are patient rights

Rights related to care and treatment:

• Right to Respectful Treatment:

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  Patients have the right to be treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect for their personal values and beliefs. 
• Right to Informed Consent:

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  Patients have the right to be fully informed about their condition, proposed treatments, and potential risks and benefits before making decisions about their care. This includes the right to refuse treatment. 
• Right to Refuse Treatment:

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  Patients can refuse any medical treatment or procedure, and should be informed of the potential consequences of that decision. 
• Right to Emergency Care:

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  Patients have the right to receive emergency medical care when needed, regardless of their ability to pay or other factors. 
• Right to Privacy and Confidentiality:

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  Patients have the right to privacy regarding their medical information and treatment. 
• Right to Access Medical Records:

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  Patients have the right to access their medical records within a reasonable timeframe and to have the information explained to them. 
• Right to Make Decisions about End-of-Life Care:

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  Patients have the right to make decisions about their end-of-life care, including advance directives and Do Not Resuscitate orders. 
• Right to Participate in Research:

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  Patients have the right to decide whether or not to participate in medical research, and to withdraw from research at any time. 
• Right to Continuity of Care:

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  Patients have the right to receive information about continuing their healthcare after discharge. 
• Right to a Second Opinion:

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  Patients have the right to seek a second opinion from another healthcare professional. 

Rights related to the healthcare system:

• Right to Receive and Question Itemized Bills:

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  Patients have the right to receive accurate and understandable medical bills, and to question any charges. 
• Right to Complaint and Grievance Procedures:

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  Patients have the right to complain about their care and to have their concerns addressed through established complaint and grievance procedures. 
• Right to Be Free from Discrimination:

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  Patients have the right to receive care without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or source of payment. 
• Right to an Interpreter:

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  Patients who do not speak the language of the healthcare provider have the right to an interpreter to facilitate communication. 
• Right to Receive Information in an Understandable Manner:

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  Patients have the right to receive information about their care in a way they can understand, including using plain language and providing translations when needed. 
• Right to Be Informed of Policies Affecting Care:

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  Patients have the right to know the rules and policies that govern their care within the healthcare facility.