Patient Rights
As a patient, you have the right to:
Be treated with courtesy, respect and consideration.
Have access to free interpretive services, if needed.
Receive quality care without regard to your age, race, sex, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, diagnosis or ability to pay.
Have your privacy and safety maintained and be free of abuse and harassment.
Have all persons who have contact with you clearly identified by name and function.
Receive a timely response to requests for service.
Receive the information you need to allow you to make treatment decisions.
Be told about any research or education projects affecting your care or treatment.
Decide with your doctor or health care team your treatment plan, including the right
to accept or refuse medical care as allowed by the law and to be told about the
medical effects of a refusal. All treatment options will be discussed.
Be told about the outcomes of care including unexpected outcomes.
Be believed if you say you have pain and have it managed in the best manner.
Be free from restraints of any form unless needed for safe care.
Receive spiritual care that respects your values and beliefs.
Take part in a review of any ethical issues that may arise in your care.
Make Advanced Directives (Living Will, Healthcare Power of Attorney).
Abide by current Ohio DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) Comfort Care Protocol.
Take part in planning for your care after discharge.
Have all information and records about your care kept confidential.
Receive a notice describing how your medical information may be used and disclosed.
Request to restrict how and when your private health information may be used.
Inspect, copy and correct your medical record within a reasonable timeframe.