Patient Bill of Rights

what are the bill of rights?

• document that outlines a patient's rights in a healthcare setting, including the right to respectful and non-discriminatory care, the right to make informed decisions about their treatment, and the right to privacy. These rights are designed to ensure patients are treated as partners in their own care and that they understand their responsibilities.

what are some Bill of Rights that apply to RTs?

1. pt has the right to know the identity of those involved with their care, as well as students

2. pt has a right to make decisions of their plan or care prior to & during course of tx & to refuse recommended tx

3. right to an advance directive → living will, healthcare proxy, durable power of attorney for healthcare

4. right for consideration or privacy (case discussion, consultation, examination, tx)

5. communication & records are confidential (except abuse, health hazards)

6. pt can review their records pertaining to their medical care; can have info explained or interpreted as necessary

7. reasonable continuity of care

is a pt allowed to know of business relationships among hospitals, educational institutions, or other healthcare providers, or payers?

yes → for things that can influence tx & care

can a pt consent or decline to participate in proposed research studies or human experimentation?

yes→ if studies involve pt involvement

does a pt have the right to be informed of hospital policies?

yes → they should be informed of available resources