My RIGHTS as a patient:
- Be treated with respect.
- Be given honest and complete health information.
- Be able to ask questions.
- Be able to ask my doctor to tell me what to expect during my visit before it happens.
- Know how my health insurance works and how I will pay for services.
- Be able to look at my medical records.
- Ask for any of my family, friends, or partners to come into the exam room with me.
- Be able to see my doctor without my parents or guardians in the exam room.
My RESPONSIBILITIES as a patient:
- Give honest information.
- Let my doctor know if my health changes.
- Follow the plan that I choose with my doctor or nurse, and tell him/her if I choose to change my plan.
- Treat staff, other patients, and the office with respect.
- Be on time for my appointments.
- Call if I need to cancel or change an appointment.
- When I have questions, I will ASK!
- When I have concerns, I will SPEAK UP!
- When I like what happens, I will SMILE AND SAY THANKS!
Your doctor’s office or clinic may post other rights and responsibilities. You can ask to see these rights and responsibilities.
