Patients' Bill of Rights
My Urgent Care supports the patients' bill of rights as summarized from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources..
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION : Patients have the right to receive accurate, easily understood information to assist them in making informed decisions about their health plans, facilities and professionals
THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE: Patients have the right to a choice of health care providers that is sufficient to assure access to appropriate high-quality health care including giving women access to qualified specialists such as obstetrician-gynecologists and giving patients with serious medical conditions and chronic illnesses access to specialists.
ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES : Patients have the right to access emergency health services when and where the need arises.
FULL PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH CARE DECISIONS: Patients have the right to fully participate in all decisions related to their health care. Patients who are unable to fully participate in treatment decisions have the right to be represented by parents, guardians, family members, or other conservators.
