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Patient Rights - You have the right to privacy and confidentiality regarding your office visits and records, within the limits of the law. - You have the right to adequate education and counseling regarding your medical condition. - You have the right to have all procedures, risks, benefits and alternatives explained and your questions answered in lay language. - You have the right to have medications’ effectiveness and possible side effects explained to you. - You have the right to see results of tests and have the meaning of tests explained. - You have the right to obtain the names, qualifications, and titles of the professionals providing your care. - You have the right to participate in decisions made regarding treatments, medications, procedures, and surgery. - You have the right to refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law, and the right to receive information on alternatives and consequences of refused treatment. - You have the right to view your medical records and have them explained to you. - You have the right to have all fees explained. - You have the right to decide whether or not to participate in clinical research studies. |
