Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
PATIENT/CLIENT RIGHTS
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The right to obtain information about his/her conditions in terms he/she can understand.
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The right to information about his/her care before giving consent.
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The right to treatment within the organization.
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The right to considerate and respectful care.
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The right to refuse treatment.
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The right to continuity of care.
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The right to privacy and confidentiality of medical condition and medical records.
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The right to examine and receive an explanation of his/her bill.
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The right to file a grievance.
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The right to know the rules and regulations of the company that applies to his/her responsibility as a patient/client.
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The right to know how to contact his/her equipment company after hours or in an emergency.​
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PATIENT/CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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The patient/client has a responsibility to follow the rules and regulations of the company that is providing equipment/care.
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The responsibility to provide correct and complete information.
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The responsibility to comply with instructions.
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The responsibility for actions when refusing treatment.
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The responsibility for care of equipment.
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The patient/client is responsibility for the care and maintenance of rental equipment while in their possession.
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The responsibility to fulfill financial obligations.
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The responsibility to be respectful and considerate to those providing them with care.
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The responsibility to keep company informed of changes of address, phone numbers, changes in health insurance coverage and/or other contact information on a timely basis.
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The responsibility to inform company when equipment/service is no longer needed or being used by patient.