SOUTHEASTERN CARDIOVASCULAR

CONSULTANTS

Patient’s Rights & Responsibilities

PATIENT’S RIGHTS

You have the right to privacy and confidentiality regarding your office visits and rights.     You have a 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 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.     You have the right to decide whether or not to participate in clinical research studies.

PATIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Patients have the responsibility to give honest, accurate and complete medical history information.   Patients have the responsibility to make sure they understand what the doctor is saying and if not, ask questions for clarification.   Patients have the responsibility to follow their doctor’s medical advice and instructions.   Patients should report any significant changes in their health to their doctor.   Patients should respect office policies and procedures.   Patients should keep appointments or cancel in advance.

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