Right to Adequate Health Care
The right to adequate health care includes the right to:
- Receive considerate and respectful care
- Receive treatment without discrimination based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation
- Know the names, positions, and functions of all people providing your care
- Get from a provider a reasonable response within a reasonable time following a request for care or information
- Request a change in doctor
- Submit a complaint or grievance without fear of retaliation
Right to Information
The right to information includes the right to:
- Receive a clear explanation about your condition in a way that you can understand and use
- Obtain information about your treatment options
- Get information about the costs of care
- Participate actively in the development of your treatment program
- Agree to receive care after being told about the benefits and side effects of treatment
- Refuse treatment after being told what effect this may have on your health
- Choose or decline to participate in experimental research
- Designate a health advocate who can receive diagnosis and treatment information and participate in the care decision-making, as appropriate
Right to Privacy and Confidentiality
The right to privacy and confidentiality includes the right to:
- Have your medical and financial records treated with confidentiality
- Receive and review a copy of your medical record
Your Responsibilities as a Patient
As an active partner in your care, you have the responsibility to:
- Follow the care program developed with your care team
- Advise your neurologist of any changes you have made in your care program
- Immediately inform your neurologist if you experience any change in your neurologic condition
- Keep your scheduled appointments
- Contact your neurologist ahead of time if you are unable to keep your appointment
- Inform your neurologist's office of any changes in your insurance coverage, change of address, telephone number, or other contact information
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