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Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities
Patients’ Rights & Responsibilities
You have a Right
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To receive high quality cost-effective, culturally sensitive health care
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To be treated with dignity and respect
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To know the names and professional status of the professionals who serve you
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To privacy
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To confidentiality
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To receive accurate information about your health related concerns
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To know the effectiveness, possible side effects, and problems of all forms of treatment
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To participate in choosing a form of treatment
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To receive education and counseling· To consent to, or refuse, care and/or treatment
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To select and/or change your health care provider within UHS
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To review you medical records with a healthcare provider
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To information about services and related costs
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To refuse to participate in research or care provided by student healthcare providers
You have a Responsibility
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To seek medical attention promptly
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To be on time and if unable to keep an appointment, to cancel immediately
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To be honest about your medical history
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To follow health advice and medical instruction
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To report any significant changes in symptoms or failure to improve
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To respond to providers and other staff with respect and consideration
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To ask for clarification if information or instructions are not understood
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To comply with treatment plan
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To respect clinic policies
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To seek non-emergency care during UHS hours of operation
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To provide useful feedback about your degree of satisfaction with your care
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To pay any fees or charges you incur
