As a patient in a hospital in New York State, you have the right,
consistent with law, to:
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Understand
and use these rights. If for any reason you do not understand
or you need help, the hospital MUST provide assistance, including
an interpreter. |
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Receive
treatment without discrimination as to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or source
payment. |
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Receive
considerate and respectful care in a clean and safe environment
free of unnecessary restraints. |
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Receive
emergency care if you need it. |
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Be informed
of the name and position of the doctor who will be in charge
of your care in the hospital. |
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Know the
names, positions and functions of any hospital staff involved
in your care and refuse their treatment, examination or observation. |
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A no smoking
room. |
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Receive
complete information about your diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. |
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Receive
all the information that you need to give informed consent for
any proposed procedure or treatment. This information shall
include the possible risks and benefits of the procedure or
treatment. |
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Receive
all the information you need to give informed consent for an
order not to resuscitate. You also have the right to designate
an individual to give this consent for you if you are too ill
to do so. If you would like additional information, please ask
for a copy of the pamphlet "Do Not Resuscitate Orders -
A Guide for Patients and Families." |
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Refuse treatment
and be told what effect this may have on your health. |
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Refuse to
take part in research. In deciding whether or not to participate,
you have the right to a full explanation. |
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Privacy
while in the hospital and confidentiality of all information
and records regarding your care. |
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Participate
in all decisions about your treatment and discharge from the
hospital. The hospital must provide you with a written discharge
plan and written description of how you can appeal your discharge. |
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Review your
medical record without charge. Obtain a copy of your medical
record for which the hospital can charge a reasonable fee. You
cannot be denied a copy solely because you cannot afford to
pay. |
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Receive
an itemized bill and explanation of all charges. |
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Complain
without fear of reprisals about the care and services you are
receiving and to have the hospital respond to you and if you
request it, a written response. If you are not satisfied with
the hospital's response, you can complain to the New York State
Health Department. The hospital must provide you with the State
Health Department telephone number. |
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Authorize
those family members and other adults who will be given priority
to visit consistent with your ability to receive visitors. |
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Make known
your wishes in regard to anatomical gifts. You may document
your wishes in your health care proxy or on a donor card, available
from the hospital. |
