Respect and Dignity: All patients have the right to be treated with respect, attention, and dignity.
Privacy: All patient information and medical records must be kept confidential; records may only be released with the patient's consent unless legally required.
Right to Information: Patients have the right to receive full and clear information regarding their diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and evaluations.
Participation in Decision-Making: Patients have the right to participate in decisions regarding their healthcare, except in cases where medical necessity dictates otherwise.
Right to Options: Patients have the right to be informed about all reasonable treatment and care options available to them.
Access to Records: Patients have the right to request copies of their medical records.
Right to Refuse Treatment: Patients have the right to refuse any diagnostic procedure or treatment and must be informed of the potential consequences of such refusal.
Information About Services: Patients have the right to obtain details about the services provided at the clinic.
Emergency Care Arrangements: Patients have the right to receive information about emergency care services available outside regular office hours.
Research Participation: Patients have the right to know whether a planned treatment or procedure is part of a research study and to refuse participation.
Insurance Information: Patients have the right to know whether healthcare providers are insured.
Suggestions and Complaints: Patients have the right to learn how to express suggestions and complaints regarding the clinic.
Fees and Payment Policies: Patients have the right to be informed about expected fees and payment policies.