Patient Bill of Rights

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  1. 3. The right to know the identity, professional status and credentials of health care personnel, and the name of the primary health care provider.
  2. 4. The right to be informed of facility rules, including smoking policies, and to expect others to follow them. Patients are entitled to information on the MTF or DTF process for handling complaints
  3. 5. The right to privacy and confidentiality concerning medical care, within law and military regulations
  4. 6. The right to an understandable explanation of diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and prognosis. If not medically advisable, information should be given to appropriate family or another appropriate person.
  5. 7. The right to care and treatment in a safe environment
  6. 8. The right to be advised of proposed research related to care and to refuse participation in any research projects
  7. 9. The right to considerate, respectful care and recognition of personal dignity.
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  1. 1. The right to quality care consistent with resources and standards, to refuse treatment as permitted by law and regulations, and to be informed of refusal consequences
  2. 2. The right to be advised in non-clinical terms of complications, risks, benefits, and alternatives needed to make informed treatment decisions.