The hospital should
protect and promote each patient's
rights, which include:
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Respectful and safe
care given by competent personnel.
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Be informed of
patient rights during admission
process.
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Respect personal
values, and beliefs.
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Personal privacy.
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Confidentiality of
medical records.
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Participate in the
development and implementation of a
plan of care and any changes.
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Make informed
decisions regarding care and to
receive information necessary to
make decisions.
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Refuse treatment and
to be informed of the medical
consequences of refusing treatment.
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Be free from abuse,
neglect, and utilization.
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Obtain information
contained in his/her medical record
within a reasonable time frame when
requested.
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Be free from
chemical and physical restraints
that are not medically necessary
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Complaint and give
suggestion either orally or in
writing. These complaints should be
addressed.
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Receive from the
physician an explanation of the
reasons for transferring to other
hospital and give the receiving
hospital all necessary reports and
results of tests and investigations.
