Patient Rights

• Respect for values, beliefs, cultural needs, and special preferences.
• Dignity and privacy during examinations, procedures, and treatment.
• Protection from neglect or abuse.
• Confidentiality of patient information.
• Right to refuse treatment.
• Right to seek an additional opinion on clinical care.
• Informed consent for transfusion, anesthesia, surgery, research protocols, and other high-risk procedures.
• Right to complain and guidance on the complaint process.
• Information on the expected cost of treatment.
• Access to clinical records.
• Information on treating doctor, care plan, progress, and healthcare needs.
• Control over information provided to self and family regarding their care.