Better Care at Lower CostsYou Have the Right- To be spoken to in words that you
understand.
- To be told what's wrong with you.
- To have access to
your medical record.
- To know the benefits and risks of any
treatment and its alternatives.
- To share in all treatment decisions.
- To
refuse any medical procedure.
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| | Author: | Katy E. Magee, MA Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: July 31, 2006 | | Medical Review: | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine | © 1995-2008 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
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