The factors of care that patients can expect to receive. Patients’ Rights The factors of care that patients can expect to receive.

Patients’ Rights American Hospital Association affirmed a “Patient’s Bill of Rights” Recognized and honored by many health care facilities

Patient’s Bill of Rights The patient has a right to: Considerate and respectful care Obtain complete, current information concerning diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis Receive information necessary to give informed consent prior to procedure/treatment Have advance directives for health care and/or refuse treatment Privacy concerning a medical care program Confidential treatment of all communications and records

Patient’s Bill of Rights The patient has a right to: Reasonable response to his/her medical care program Obtain information regarding any relationship of the hospital to other health care and educational institutions 9. Be advised of and have the right to refuse to participate in any research project 10. Expect reasonable continuity of care 11. Review medical records and examine the bill and receive an explanation of all charges 12. Be informed of any hospital rules or regulations

Long-term care Bill of Rights Residents guaranteed certain rights under federal law Established by OBRA Every resident must be informed and a copy must be posted in facility Often called “Resident’s Bill of Rights”

Resident’s Bill of Rights The resident has a right to: Free choice – physician, treatment, care, participation in research Freedom from abuse and chemical/physical restraints Privacy and confidentiality Accommodation of needs and choice Voice grievances without fear of retaliation Organize and participate in group activities Information on medical issues and facility Manage and use personal funds and possessions Unlimited access to immediate family or relatives Remain in the facility

Bill of Rights Check state law to obtain rights established Failure to follow and grant rights can lead to job loss, fines, and even imprisonment