Patient Bill of Rights

Good health care delivery depends upon the cooperative relationship between you and your physician, as well as between you and the Clinic.

As a patient, you have the right...

To receive optimum health care without prejudice
To obtain complete and current information regarding our knowledge of your health status
To expect courteous and helpful attention and understanding from Clinic employees
To be fully informed of the procedures to be undertaken and of any risks involved, allowing you to make intelligent, informed consent decisions or to refuse medical treatment if you choose
To receive prompt treatment in emergency situations, regardless of economic status

To disclose your medical history throughout your course of treatment
To cooperate with Clinic personnel
To be honest and direct and to understand the extent of your health problems and treatment
To follow medical advice, treatment, and drug instructions or to inform your provider if you have chosen not to follow that advice
To give information related to your ability to pay for services rendered and to pay for the services you are provided as arranged
To keep scheduled appointments or to cancel them 48 hours in advance