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YOUR RIGHTS AS A PATIENT
When you are well informed, participate in treatment decisions ,
and talk openly with your doctor and office staff, then you help make your care
more effective.
PATIENT RIGHTS-YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:
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Considerate, respectful, and safe care.
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A discussion of your illness, what we can do about it, and the
likely outcome of care.
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Know the names and roles of the PEOPLE caring for you here.
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Respectful and effective pain management.
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Receive as much information to consent to or refuse a course
of treatment or invasive procedure and to actively participate in decisions
regarding your medical care.
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Involve your health care proxy or significant others in the
decision making process for medical decisions.
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Reasonable continuity of care and to know in advance the time
and location of an appointment as well as the doctor you are seeing.
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Full consideration of privacy and confidentiality of your
medical information. Your written permission will be obtained prior to
releasing any medical information. When we do release your information to
others, we ask them to keep it confidential.
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Review your medical record and ask questions unless restricted
by law.
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Know of any relationships with other parties that may
influence your decision.
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Know about rules that affect your care and about charges and
payment methods. You have a right to receive and examine an explanation of
your bill regardless of the source of payment.
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Voice your concerns, complaints, or problems with the care you
received by contacting our office manager.
PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY-YOU AGREE TO:
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Provide accurate and complete information concerning your
symptoms, past history, and current health status.
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Make known whether you clearly comprehend your medical care
and what is expected of you in the plan of care.
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Follow the treatment plan and care instructions given to you.
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Keep appointments and notify us if you are unable to do so.
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Accept responsibility for your actions if you refuse planned
treatment or do not follow your doctor's orders.
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Accept financial responsibility for care received and pay
promptly.
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Follow facility policies and procedures.
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Be considerate of the rights of other patients and staff.
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Be respectful of your personal property and of others in the
facility.
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Inform the staff of any discomfort or pain and patient safety
issues.
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Share your values, beliefs, and traditions to help the staff
provide appropriate care.
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