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As a patient, you have certain rights and responsibilities. We recognize that a respectful relationship between the healthcare provider and the patient is the foundation for proper medical care.
 Patients have the right to:
- Receive humane care and treatment with respect and consideration
- Confidentiality of your health records
- Privacy and confidentiality when seeking or receiving care except for life threatening conditions or situations
- Be informed of and to exercise the option to refuse to participate in any research aspect of your care without compromising access to medical care and treatment
- Receive accurate information concerning diagnosis, treatment, risks involved and prognosis of an illness or health related condition
- Ask for reasonable alternatives to care
- A second professional opinion regarding one’s health care and treatment
- Participate actively in decisions regarding one’s health care and treatment
- Accessible information regarding the scope and availability of services
- Be informed about any legal reporting requirements regarding any aspect of screening or care
- To file complaints and appeals with impunity
- To encourage family involvement of care
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