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Confidential treatment of all
communications and records pertaining to your care and stay in the
hospital. Except in circumstances permitted by law, your written
permission shall be obtained before your medical records are released.
You may have access to information in clinical records within a reasonable
time frame.
Responses to any reasonable requests your
may make for service.
Leave the hospital even against the advise
of your physician.
Reasonable continuity of care and to know
in advance the time and location of appointments as well as the physician
providing your care. Be informed of continuing healthcare
requirements following your discharge from the hospital.
Know if your physician proposes to perform
experimental treatments affecting your care, and to refuse to participate.
Examine and receive an explanation of your
bill regardless of source of payment.
Healing involves cooperation between
patient and caregiver. To assist you and our other patients get
well, we ask that you be responsible for:
- Providing accurate and complete
information about present symptoms, past illnesses, hospitalizations,
medications and other health matters.
- Reporting unexpected changes in your
condition to those giving you care and letting us know if you don't
understand your treatment.
- Following the treatment plan your
physician recommends, including instructions of nurses and other
professionals carrying out your physician's orders.
- Learning as much as possible about your
condition, your medications and your care needs following your
discharge from the hospital.
- Meeting the financial obligations of
your care as promptly as possible.
- Being considerate of the rights and
property of other patients and hospital employees.
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