Last update: 09/20/2007

Here we provide resources on patient rights and responsibilities:

	Your Medical Record  Getting your medical records - georgetown.edu State-specific information about patient rights to access to your records. A federal law called the HIPAA Privacy Rule gives you the right to see,  get a copy of and amend (correct) your medical record by adding information to it.  (HIPAA stands for the "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.")
	ACS Patients Bill of Rights cancer.org  Information Disclosure  Choice of Providers and Plans Access to Emergency Services Participation in Treatment Decisions Respect and Nondiscrimination Confidentiality of Health Information Complaints and Appeals
	High quality hospital care  ... aha.org pdf English brochure | Other languages  ... "this plain language brochure informs patients about what they should expect during  their hospital stay with regard to their rights and responsibilities." A clean and safe environment. Involvement in your care. Protection of your privacy. Help when leaving the hospital. Help with your billing claims.