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Consumer option

Description

participation when it comes to decisions

I think that every patient has the right to know their treatment, Or medical options . Even if the patient does not have health insurance or money at the time to pay. If the patient is not able to make the decision , on their own. A family member , guardian or other should be able to make that decision for them. To help them. To be able to sign for them and chose what need to be done for the patient when they cannot.

Information Disclosure

Every patient has the right to receive, the right information. Information that the patient can understand about their health care plan. The treatment they will receive , the plan that they will be on. When there is a language barrier someone to make sure they understand what is being said and done.

Confidentiality of health information

Everyone that sees a health care provider , has the right to talk in private with the health care providers. Health care information should be protected and should be keep private. When you see a health are provider you have the right to review and get a copy of your medical record , any and every time when needed. If the info is not correct you are able to correct and let the doctor know what needs to be added and what needs to be done.