Patient Rights & Responsibilities
Patients have the right to:
Be informed of all medical care information related to their health status and be provided with complete information about their diagnosis
Know everyone taking part in their care, including physicians, nurses, and administrative staff
Be treated with respect and humanity during all treatments
Be involved in all treatment planning and to make their own treatment decisions
Be guaranteed privacy and confidentiality concerning their medical care
Patients have the responsibilities to:
Provide accurate and complete information concerning their health conditions, both past and present
Follow the treatment plan established by their physicians and discuss any medications or medical treatments outside the doctor's orders or planning with medical staff
Show respect to all hospital staff
Ensure that financial obligations of their care are fulfilled by themselves or by their family