Patient Bill of Rights

You have the right to receive considerate, respectful and compassionate care in a safe setting regardless
of your age, gender, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disabilities.
You have the right to be told the names of your doctors, nurses, and all health care team members
directing and/or providing your care.
You have the right to receive detailed information about your hospital and physician charges.
You have the right to be told by your doctor about your diagnosis and possible prognosis, the benefits and
risks of treatment, and the expected outcome of treatment, including unexpected outcomes. You have
the right to give written informed consent before any non-emergency procedure begins.
You have the right to every consideration of privacy. Case discussion, consultation, examination and
treatment are confidential and should be conducted discreetly.
You have the right to review pertinent medical care records and to have the information explained or
interpreted as necessary, except when restricted by law.
You have the right to information about pain and pain relief measures, a concerned staff committed to
pain prevention and management and health professionals who respond quickly to reports of pain. Your
reports of pain will be believed, followed by state-of the-art pain management from a dedicated painrelief specialist.
You have the right to expect reasonable continuity of care and to be informed by physicians and other
caregivers of available and realistic patient care options when hospital care is no longer appropriate.
You have the right to have a family member or representative of your choice and your own physician
notified promptly of your admission to the hospital upon request.
You have the right to retain and use personal clothing or possessions if space permits and it does not
interfere with another patient or medical care.