YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
As our patient , we respect and honor your rights . Please review the Patient Rights & Responsibilities form in the Reference section to understand your rights and responsibilities as a patient at UAB Hospital .
Advance Care Planning
It can be difficult for doctors and loved ones to know what kind of treatment you want if you are unable to tell them . The best way to make sure your wishes are respected is to discuss them with your health care provider and your loved ones while you ’ re healthy and then fill out an Advance Directive form . Please refer to the Advance Care Planning page in the Reference section for information about how to develop an advance care plan .
Once completed , copies of your plan should be given to your health care provider and to those closest to you , so they can help carry out your wishes . If you already have an advance directive , please provide a copy to your nurse or physician .
KNOW YOUR CARE TEAM
UAB Hospital is a teaching hospital , and a team of health care providers will take care of you . All physicians and staff are required to wear a photo identification badge that displays their name and title . All members of the care team are expected to introduce themselves and explain their role in your care and what you can expect .
Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
Your care will be coordinated by an attending physician alongside other providers , who may include :
• Consulting Physician – may see you at the request of your attending physician for specialized needs
• Fellow Physician – a medical doctor pursuing in-depth knowledge in a specialized area of medicine
• Resident Physician – a medical doctor enrolled in an educational program to expand his or her knowledge prior to practicing alone
• Medical Student – may observe your care or assist in limited ways
• Advanced Practice Provider – treats both physical and mental conditions through comprehensive history taking , physical exams , physical therapy , ordering tests , and assisting with therapies for patients . An Advanced Practice Provider is qualified to treat certain medical conditions without the direct supervision of a physician . At UAB Hospital an Advanced Practice Provider can be any of the following specialties : Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ( CRNA ), Certified Nurse Practitioner ( CRNP ) or Physician Assistant ( PA ).
Although your physician team may change during your stay , we expect everyone to introduce themselves when they join the team . uabmedicine . org 3