Provision of Care Patients have the right to participate in the development and implementation of their plan of care that includes consideration of their social, spiritual, and cultural needs. Respect and Dignity Patients have the right to considerate, respectful care at all times with regard to personal dignity.
Patients have the right to be free from all forms of abuse or harassment.
All communications and records pertaining to care shall be confidential. Personal Safety Patients have the right to reasonable safety insofar as the hospital practices and environments are concerned. Identity Patients have the right to know the identity and professional status of individuals providing service to them and to know which physician is primarily responsible for their care. Information Patients have the right to obtain complete and current information concerning diagnosis, treatment, and any known prognosis. Patients have the right to access information contained in their clinical records within a reasonable time frame.