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National Institute for Patient Rights |
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Protecting and Promoting Patient Rights |
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Top Ten Violations of Patient Rights |
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In an recent survey of former patients, the National Institute for Patient Rights identified the following as the top ten violations of patient rights: 1. The right to informed consent in accepting or refusing treatment. 2. A respect for personal, spiritual, cultural, and religious values and beliefs. 3. The right to an advance directive, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care. 4. The right to privacy and confidentiality. 5. The right to be told of realistic care alternatives when hospital care is no longer appropriate. 6. The right to review the hospital bill, have the information explained, and get a copy of the bill. 7. The right to know about hospital rules on charges and payment methods. 8. The right to know about hospital resources, such as patient complaints and grievance processes, patient representatives or ethics committees. 9. The right to know the identity and professional status of those who care for the patient. 10. The right to review your medical records and to receive an accounting of disclosures regarding health information. (based on a random sampling of over 1000 former patients) |
