Law - Legal Issues

Law - Legal Issues

Patient's Rights

Rights and Responsibilities of Patient

When a patient enters into a healthcare, he expects that he has some rights, but he also has to realize that along with patient's rights, he has some responsibilities too.

Under the HIPAA Act of 1996, the Patient has Right to:

Have treatment with respect.

Choose treatment option.

Turn down treatment

Get his medical records

Have privacy of his medical records

Informed Consent

Decide about End-of-Life Care

The patient has responsibilities to:

Maintain healthy habits

Be respectful to the provider

Be honest with the provider

Comply with treatment plans

Prepare for emergency

Make decision responsibly

Understand drugs prescription

Meet financial requirements

Violation of Patient's Rights

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