THE PATIENT HAS THE RIGHT--
- to be informed of his/her rights in advance of receiving care.
- to exercise these rights without regard to sex, cultural, economic, education, religious background or physical handicap.
- to be free from any form or act of discrimination.
- to appropriate assessment and management of care.
- to receive care in a safe setting.
- to change or request a different provider.
- Be advised if the physician has a financial interest in the surgery center.
- Be advised as to the absence of malpractice coverage.
- Participate in the development of his/her plan of care.
- Receive a copy of a clear and understandable itemized bill and explanation regardless of source of payment.
- Be informed of the facility’s policy on advance directives.
- Know which facility rules apply to his/her conduct while a patient.
- Receive as much information on any proposed treatment as possible.
- Full consideration of privacy concerning his/her medical care.
- Confidential treatment of all communications and records pertaining to his/her care at the facility.
- Receive information in a manner that he/she understands.
- Be advised of the facility’s grievance policy.
PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES--
- You are responsible for being respectful of personal properties and of others in the facility.
- For being considerate of the rights of other patients and facility staff.
- To inform the facility of advance directives.
- For following facility policies.
- Assuring financial obligations are fulfilled as promptly as possible.
- You are responsible for your own actions should you not follow physician’s orders.
- Provide transportation to and from surgery and 24 hour care.
- For reporting unexpected healthcare changes.
- For following the treatment plan established by your physician.
- For asking questions when you do not fully understand.
- For keeping appointments and notifying the facility when you are unable to do so.
- To provide accurate and complete information concerning present complaints, past illnesses, medications, allergies, and other matters relating to your health.