Patient Rights
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As a patient, you have certain rights. Some are guaranteed by federal law, such as the right to get a copy of your medical records, and the right to keep them private. Many states have additional laws protecting patients, and healthcare facilities often have a patient bill of rights.
An important patient right is informed consent. This means that if you need a treatment, your health care provider should give you the information you need to make a decision.
Many hospitals have patient advocates who can help you if you have problems. Many states have an ombudsman office for problems with long term care. Your state's department of health may also be able to help.
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Patient Rights
opa.ca.gov — “Patient Rights” View full resource at opa.ca.gov
Most Recently Shared on November 11, 2010 at 3:50 pm By:
Najeh Ahmad, MD MPH Physician, Doctor, and Family Medicine Doctor
A summery from @CAPatientAdv on #PatientRights: Directed only to people with health insurance?!!! http://bit.ly/ahrviO
patient rights - Patient Empowerment
forums.about.com — “Welcome to the Patient Empowerment Forum , a place to discuss your medical care, problems, triumphs, patient safety, health insurance and costs, and to share ideas that may make us all smarter patients. Meet the Patient Empowerment forum moderator .” View full resource at forums.about.com
Most Recently Shared on March 17, 2009 at 2:49 pm By:
Trisha Torrey Patient Advocate
Docs and hospital tweeps: disclosure of medical errors - #patient asks me what her rights are? will you weigh in? http://bit.ly/Ekoom
Healthcare, etc.: Patients' rights
evimedgroup.blogspot.com — “All things healthcare (and some other stuff on occasion)” View full resource at evimedgroup.blogspot.com
Most Recently Shared on July 6, 2009 at 3:33 pm By:
Marya Zilberberg, MD Doctor, Internist, and Physician
RT @kpedmonts Gawande's New Yorker piece ... ...not about greedy doctors, it's about perverse incentives. http://bit.ly/lvd54
Patient Rights | The Health Care Blog
thehealthcareblog.com — “Patient Rights | The Health Care Blog” View full resource at thehealthcareblog.com
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Patient Rights | The Health Care Blog - http://t.co/UuiKCCz5
Your Patient Rights in Therapy | World of Psychology
psychcentral.com — “Before you go into psychotherapy, you should be informed of your rights as a patient ahead of time by the therapist. The therapist should, in addition, give” View full resource at psychcentral.com
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World of Psychology: Your Patient Rights in Therapy http://bit.ly/2E8p6K
ACP Internist: Patient rights as a form of customer service
blog.acpinternist.org — “ACP Internist: Patient rights as a form of customer service” View full resource at blog.acpinternist.org
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From the blog: Patient rights as a form of customer service http://t.co/gyBtOWQE
A Review of Basic Patient Rights in Psychiatric Care
nursingcenter.com — “-ABSTRACTAlthough patient rights is a concept that all nurse managers need to be aware of, this concept often becomes confusing when applied to patients undergoing psychiatric treatment. It is importan” View full resource at nursingcenter.com
Most Recently Shared on December 20, 2010 at 3:11 am By:
Lisa Morris Bonsall Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse
A Review of Basic Patient Rights in Psychiatric Care (JONA's Healthcare Law, Ethics, and Regulation) http://bit.ly/gGTHNq
Wendy Harpham on Healthy Survivorship: Protecting Patients' Rights
wendyharpham.typepad.com — “Over the years, I've heard patients offer heart-wrenching testimony about the devastation that follows denial of cancer patients' rights. Not only are they dealing with the challenges of cancer, they...” View full resource at wendyharpham.typepad.com
Most Recently Shared on February 15, 2010 at 4:39 am By:
YouTube - Opposition to the Patient's Rights Repeal Act
youtube.com — “Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey speaking on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 2, the Patient's Rights Repeal Act on January 19, 2011.” View full resource at youtube.com
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RT @RepLynnWoolsey: Repeal would leave millions out in cold, stripping them of access to affordable health cov: http://youtu.be/km2wyFbcCJw
Natural Health News: Patient Rights Under Attack Again
naturalhealthnews.blogspot.com — “Natural Health News: Patient Rights Under Attack Again” View full resource at naturalhealthnews.blogspot.com
Most Recently Shared on February 6, 2011 at 11:18 pm By:
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Natural Health News: Patient Rights Under Attack Again http://bit.ly/gWNkfY
Illinois passes 'Patients' Right to Know Act' - The Clinical Advisor
clinicaladvisor.com — “Patients will soon have access to detailed clinician histories online, including information on past malpractice lawsuits.” View full resource at clinicaladvisor.com
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#Illinois passes 'Patients' Right to Know Act' - The Clinical Advisor http://t.co/DLKvliY #law #healthcare #consumer #database
What are my dental patient rights? Bad root canal...?
dental-0-care.blogspot.com — “Dental Care” View full resource at dental-0-care.blogspot.com
Most Recently Shared on January 12, 2011 at 1:10 am By:
Dr. Steven Goldy Doctor and Dentist
What are my dental patient rights? Bad root canal...? http://bit.ly/fqgaks
Your Money / Your Health: Medical interpreters are a patient's right - Health Key
healthkey.com — “Federal and state law requires patients with limited English to be provided with medical interpreters. New national competency standards begin in 2011.” View full resource at healthkey.com
Most Recently Shared on December 27, 2010 at 6:45 pm By:
Hisham Rana, MD Doctor and Physician
News: US law requires assistance for patients with limited English. New competency standards begin in 2011. http://bit.ly/flxIFh - #health
Your Money / Your Health: Medical interpreters are a patient's right - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Federal and state law requires patients with limited English to be provided with medical interpreters. New national competency standards begin in 2011.” View full resource at latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on December 25, 2010 at 7:20 am By:
Your Money / Your Health: Medical interpreters are a patient's right: Federal and state law requires assistance ... http://bit.ly/ebrnsH
Know Your Patient Rights, Says Californians For Patient Care - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “California consumers have healthcare rights that they may not be aware of, according to Californians for Patient Care, an independent nonprofit and patient advocate that connects consumers to affordable care. Exercising these rights may give patients greater control over their healthcare experiences and even improve their health.” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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Know Your Patient Rights, Says Californians For Patient Care: California consumers have healthcare rights that the... http://bit.ly/ioCafc
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Najeh Ahmad, MD MPH
Physician at the Permanente MedicalGroup, tweet on HealthCare policy, Telemonitoring, Diversity & Preventive Med. (views are mine & they are not medical advice)
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Trisha Torrey
Patient advocate, writer, speaker author: You Bet Your Life! bit.ly/youbet About.com Patient Empowerment Guide bit.ly/PatEmp Founder: AdvoConnection.com
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Marya Zilberberg, MD
Physician blogger, health services researcher, sustainability zealot
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