Patient Bill of Rights

Patient Bill of Rights. Every patient receiving care at this facility has the right to: (a) receive treatment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or source of payment; (b) receive considerate and respectful care in a clean and safe environment, free from all forms of abuse, harassment, and neglect; (c) be informed of the name and credentials of the healthcare provider responsible for coordinating their care; (d) receive complete and current information concerning their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in terms they can understand; (e) refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of the medical consequences of such refusal; (f) formulate advance directives and have hospital staff comply with those directives; (g) have their privacy and confidentiality protected in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, including HIPAA; (h) review their medical records and obtain copies within a reasonable timeframe; (i) be informed of any experimental or research treatments proposed and to refuse participation without compromise to their care; and (j) receive an itemized bill upon request and have charges explained.