Patient Rights and Responsibilltes

Rights as a Patient include:

To confidentiality of your medical information.
To understand your diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
To have this information in a language you can understand.
To have an interpreter available if needed.
To be scheduled within 24 hours for emergencies, and a week for non emergencies. To wait less then 30 minuets for your appointment.
To know the reasons, costs, and risks for testing procedures and treatments
To request a consultation with another provider
To accept the risks or refuse a treatment of procedure
To have access to your medical records
To have modifications available for disabilities
To have no discrimination for race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, or method of payment

Your Responsibilities include:

To respect other patient’s privacy
To learn about your medical condition
To communicate honestly and clearly with your practitioner
To come in at your appointed time, or call when you need to make schedule changes
To refrain from heavy perfumes and smoking prior to entering the clinic (for those who are chemically sensitive)
To take the necessary steps to maintain good health
To notify us if you do not understand or need more explanation concerning your diagnosis, treatment, or progress
To promote the good health of our society and planet

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