Your Right as a patient:

• You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect by all workers and providers.
• You have the right to privacy with respect to care and treatment you receive at our office.
• You have the right to have your medical records treated as confidential, only being accessed by people with a need to know or as required by law.
• You have the right to make decisions involving your healthcare.
• You have the right to be informed of information concerning your evaluation and treatment.
• You have the right to be informed of all alternative treatments for care and of the potential outcomes of each alternative.
• You have the right to request access to your medical records.
• You have the right to request medical records be sent to another practitioner.
• You have the right to refuse procedures and/or treatments and to be advised of the possible medical consequences of such refusal.
• You have the right to know all services available at this office.
• You have the right to know if your providers are insured.
• You have the right to change providers at your discretion.
• You have the right to express suggestions to our office and/or policies regarding procedures and appeals in the event that you are dissatisfied with your treatment.
• You have the right to know all fees expected and payment policies.

Your Responsibilities as a patient:

• You have the responsibility to provide accurate information about your health including but not limited to, past medical history, medications, and prior procedures or treatments.
• You have the responsibility to inform your practitioner of changes to your general health condition, symptoms, new medications, or allergies.
• You have the responsibility to provide a safe and reliable adult driver for transportation to and from our practice if required by the provider.
• You have the responsibility to inform your provider of any living will or advanced directive related to your health care as well as medical power of attorney.
• You have the responsibility to treat all service providers and staff, as well as other patients, with respect.
• You have the responsibility to report to your provider any perceived risks and/or changes in your symptoms or healing.
• You have the responsibility to ask questions regarding care or treatment and what is expected of the patient.
• You have the responsibility to arrive to appointments on time, keep them prompt, and notify the practice with a reasonable advance notice when you are unable to arrive punctually.
• You have the responsibility to follow facility rules regarding smoking and noise.