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4. Information About Treatment
The patient has the right to be informed by his/her doctor of his/her diagnosis,
treatment, prognosis, and proposed
procedures, including the risks involved, in terms that they
understand. The patient has the right to know the names and roles of persons
treating him/her. The patient or his/her authorized representative has the right
to obtain information from his/her medical record within a reasonable time
frame, within the limits of the law.
5. Participation in Care Planning
The patient has the right to make informed decisions
regarding his/her care, to be told of his/her health status and to be part of
care planning and treatment. The patient has the right to decide if family
members will participate in
his/her care. The patient has the right to refuse treatment
and conditions of care, including withholding resuscitative
measures, forgoing or withdrawal of life sustaining treatment in accordance with
applicable law and regulations. The patient has the right to be involved in
post-discharge decisions and to be told of any services in which the Medical
Center has an interest. Should the patient refuse the recommended treatment
plan, conditions of care or discharge plans, alternatives will be discussed with
the patient in accordance with the Medical Center's policies and procedures.
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