Patients Rights Overview

What can patients do after receiving complete information?

• Choose Providers

• Donate their body

• Make Health Care Decisions

• Make a Grievance

Who must treat patients with respect and dignity?

• Government officials

• Insurance companies

• Health care professionals

• Family members

What document allows a designated person to make health care decisions on behalf of the patient?

• Patient Self-Determination Act

• Living Will

• Advance Directives

• Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

What must health care providers inform patients of?

• Their rights and provide advance directive information

• The cost of treatments

• The names of all their staff

• The hospital's founding year

What can patients voice about their care?

• Favorite color

• Approval

• Complaints or concerns

• Suggestions