The providers and office staff acknowledge and adhere to the following patient rights and responsibilities as related to the patient’s care.
Patients have the right to quality services, appropriate to their health care needs, which are delivered in a timely manner.
Patients have the right to appropriate medically necessary medical care.
Patients have the right to reasonable access to medical care.
Patients have the right to confidentiality in regard to medical and social history, individual medical records and medical information.
Patients have the right to be treated with dignity, respect and consideration.
Patients have the right to be informed about personal health as it concerns medical conditions, diagnostic tests and treatment plans.
Patients have the right to change physicians/providers.
Patients have the right to a second opinion.
Patients have the right to involvement in decision-making concerning treatment.
Patients have the right to refuse participation in research. Human experimentation affecting care or treatment shall be performed only with a patient’s informed consent.
Patients have the right to auditory and visual privacy during a visit.
Patients have the right to approve or refuse the release of information except when the release is required by law.
Patients have the right to refuse treatment or therapy. Such persons will be made aware of the consequences of their decision and it will be documented in their medical record.
