SHS - Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Care regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.

Be treated with respect, consideration and dignity.

Appropriate privacy.

Confidentiality--except when required by law, you are given the opportunity to approve or refuse release of your records.

Be provided, to the degree known, complete information concerning your diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.

Participate in decisions involving your health care.

Treatment by the health care provider of your choice including the right to request to change providers.

Refuse medical treatment to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of medical consequences of your actions.

Provide suggestions and/or register a complaint.

Information regarding services, hours, after-hours services, fees, payment policies, advance directives.

Information regarding credentialing of health care professionals.

Decline to have a medical resident or student participate in your care.

Know if treatment is part of a research study and the right to refuse participation.

Provide accurate information relating to health history and current health status.

Provide accurate and current information regarding health insurance coverage.

Cooperate in the treatment plan recommended by those primarily responsible for your care.

Ask adequate questions to ensure understanding of your health problem and treatment.

Consult your medical care provider if your health problem doesn't follow the expected course.

Accept personal responsibility for refusing treatment.

Accept financial responsibility for services received.

Respect the rights of our staff and other patients.

Keep informed regarding our services, hours of operation, regulations and policies.