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A patient has the right to be
treated with courtesy and respect, with appreciation of his or her
individual dignity, and with protection of his or her need for privacy.
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A patient has the right to a
prompt and reasonable response to questions and requests.
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A patient has the right to know
who is providing medical services and who is responsible for his or her
care. |
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A patient has the right to know
what patient support services are available, including whether an
interpreter is available if he or she does not speak English.
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A patient has the right to know
what rules and regulations apply to his or her conduct.
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A patient has the right to be
given by the health care provider information concerning diagnosis, planned
course of treatment, alternatives, risks, and prognosis.
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A patient has the right to
refuse any treatment, except as otherwise provided by law.
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A patient has the right to be
given, upon request, full information and necessary counseling on the
availability of known financial resources for his or her care.
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A patient who is eligible for
Medicare has the right to know, upon request and in advance of treatment,
whether the health care provider or health care facility accepts the
Medicare assignment rate. |
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A patient has the right to
receive, upon request, prior to treatment, a reasonable estimate of charges
for medical care. |
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A patient has the right to
receive a copy of a reasonably clear and understandable, itemized bill and,
upon request, to have the charges explained. |
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A patient has the right to
impartial access to medical treatment or accommodations, regardless of race,
national origin, religion, handicap, or source of payment.
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A patient has the right to
treatment for any emergency medical condition that will deteriorate from
failure to provide treatment. |
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A patient has the right to know
if medical treatment is for purposes of experimental research and to give
his or her consent or refusal to participate in such experimental research.
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A patient has the right to
express grievances regarding any violation of his or her rights, as stated
in Florida law, through the grievance procedure of the health care provider
or health care facility which served him or her and to the appropriate state
licensing agency. |
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A patient is responsible for
providing to the health care provider, to the best of his or her knowledge,
accurate and complete information about present complaints, past illnesses,
hospitalizations, medications, and other matters relating to his or her
health. |
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A patient is responsible for
reporting unexpected changes in his or her condition to the health care
provider. |
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A patient is responsible for
reporting to the health care provider whether he or she comprehends a
contemplated course of action and what is expected of him or her.
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A patient is responsible for
following the treatment plan recommended by the health care provider.
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A patient is responsible for
keeping appointments and, when he or she is unable to do so for any reason,
for notifying the health care provider or health care facility.
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A patient is responsible for
his or her actions if he or she refuses treatment or does not follow the
health care provider's instructions. |
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A patient is responsible for
assuring that the financial obligations of his or her health care are
fulfilled as promptly as possible. |
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A patient is responsible for
following health care facility rules and regulations affecting patient care
and conduct. |
