Discussion Questions 5

Please respond to following the questions in 100-250 words. Please support ALL posts with outside sources.

Patient Rights

a) Patient bill of rights

(1) Respect and dignity

(2) Confidentiality

(3) Refuse treatment

(4) Disclosure of financial and other incentives

(5) Information for decision making

(6) Communication

b) Informed consent

(1) Scope of consent

(2) Duty to disclose

(3) Special issues - Minors or emergencies

c) Emergency care (EMTALA)

(1) EMTALA duty to screen and stabilize

(2) Community call plans (CCP)

(3) Emergency room overcrowding

(4) Disaster and surge planning

We all know patients have rights (many are listed above), but what about the importance of their responsibilities to their health care team? Can you explain one or two? How do rights and responsibilities relate to principles of quality in health care?

What are the ways health care prevention, quality, and reporting have changed under health care reform/Affordable Care Act (ACA)?