A Patient Bill of Rights

In 1998, the US Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry adopted the following bill of rights. You can read the full report here or just get the highlights below. Sometimes we feel helpless or confused at the doctor’s office… this Bill of Rights can help give you the confidence you need to ask the questions that need asking, and fight for better health care for yourself and your family. Information Disclosure You have the right to accurate and easily understood information about your health plan, health care professionals, and care facilities. If you and … Continue reading