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You Have the Right
- To be spoken to in words that you understand.
- To be told what's wrong with you.
- To read your medical record.
- To know the benefits and risks of any treatment and its alternatives.
- To know what a treatment or test will cost you.
- To share in all treatment decisions.
- To refuse any medical procedure.
Adapted from the American Hospital Association's "Patient's Bill of Rights."
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Last Updated:
May 19, 2006
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Better Care at Lower Costs Topics
- Topic Overview
- Should I See a Doctor About a Health Problem?
- Should I Have a Test (such as a Blood Test, X-ray, CT Scan, or MRI) to Diagnose My Health Problem?
- Should I Take Medication to Treat My Health Problem?
- Should I Have Surgery to Treat My Health Problem?
- Do I Need to Go to the Emergency Room?
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