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Patients' Rights
A Patient's Bill of Rights
| Right # | The patient has the right to: |
|---|---|
| 1 | considerate and respectful care. |
| 2 | complete info about his care in laymen's terms |
| 3 | complete info prior to procedure |
| 4 | refuse treatment (when legal)and be warned of consequences |
| 5 | privacy before during and after treatment |
| 6 | confidential record-keeping |
| 7 | reasonable service whenever possible |
| 8 | info re: hospital afiliations |
| 9 | be told of and avoid human experimentation related to his care |
| 10 | reasonable continuity of care |
| 11 | see the bill |
| 12 | know hospital rules re: patient conduct |