Patient Rights & Responsibilities

Patient Rights

The patient or surrogate decision-maker for a patient has the right to:

Be treated with courtesy and respect, with appreciation of his/her individual dignity and with protection of his/her need for privacy
An environment that is safe and secure for self and property
Confidentiality of information gathered during treatment
Receive prompt and reasonable response to questions and requests
Know who is providing and is responsible for his/her care
Know what patient support services are available, including whether an interpreter is available if he or she communicates in sign language or does not speak English
Know what rules and regulations apply to his/her conduct
Be given by the health care provider information concerning diagnosis, planned course of treatment, alternatives, risks and prognosis
Refuse treatment, except as otherwise provided by law
Be given, upon request, full information and necessary counseling on the availability of known financial resources for his/her care
Know, upon request and in advance of treatment, the Advance Directives policy as required by state and federal law
Receive, upon request, prior to treatment, a reasonable estimate of charges for medical care
Receive a copy of reasonably clear and understandable, itemized bill and, upon request, to have charges explained
Receive impartial access to medical treatment or accommodations, regardless of race, national origin, religion, physical handicap, sexual orientation or source of payment
Receive treatment and/or after hours care for any emergency medical condition that will deteriorate from failure to provide treatment
Know if medical treatment is for purposes of experimental research and to give his/her consent or refusal to participate in such experimental research
Express grievances regarding any violation of his/her rights as stated in Mississippi law concerning treatment or care that is furnished (or fails to be furnished) by the health care provider who served him/her, and to the appropriate licensing agency
Participate in all aspects of health care decisions, unless contraindicated by concerns for health
Receive an appropriate assessment and management of pain

Patient Responsibilities

A patient or surrogate decision-maker for a patient is responsible for:

Providing to the health care provider, to the best of his/her knowledge, accurate and complete information about present complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications and other matters relating to his/her health

Reporting unexpected changes in his/her condition to the health care provider

Reporting to the health care provider whether he/she comprehends a contemplated course of action and what is expected of him/her

Following the treatment plan recommended by the health care provider

Keeping appointments and when he/she is unable to do so for any reason, for notifying the facility

His or her actions if he/she refuses treatment or does not follow the health care provider’s instructions

Assuring the financial obligations of his/her health care are fulfilled as promptly as possible

Following facility rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct

Consideration and respect of the facility staff and property

Asking what to expect regarding pain and pain management

Providing a responsible adult to transport him/her home from the facility; a responsible adult must remain with him/her for 24 hours, if required by provider.

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