Patient Rights and Self-Determination Act

Study Notes

Patient Self-Determination Act

Protects the patient's right to make informed decisions regarding medical care.
Individuals can accept or refuse medical treatment and create advance directives.

Patients Rights

Right to clear explanations of treatment options.
Participation in healthcare decisions is crucial, including the ability to refuse treatment.

Patient Rights - I

Admission without discrimination of any kind.
Written statement of rights must be provided to each patient by the organization.
Patients should receive considerate, respectful care and emergency services.

Patient Rights - II

Patients have the right to know the names, qualifications, and roles of healthcare providers.
Access to information about diagnosis, treatment plans, and prognoses.
Informed consent is required before proceeding with treatment.

Rights for Special Needs

Special needs, such as disabilities or sensory impairments, must be addressed.
Patients have the right to an interpreter and appropriate pain management plans.

Right to Refuse Treatment

Patients can refuse treatment and must be informed of the potential consequences of their decisions.

Right to Access Medical Records

Legally entitled to access their medical records while organizations may withhold information that could harm the patient.

Right to Privacy & Confidentiality

Caregivers must keep patient health information confidential and obtain patient consent before disclosing it.

Right to Designate a Decision Maker

Patients can appoint someone to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated.

Right to Discharge

Patients cannot be detained in healthcare facilities due to an inability to pay for services.

Right to Transfer

Right to be transferred to another facility if the current one cannot meet their needs.
Patients can choose the receiving facility when possible, supported by written transfer agreements.

Comprehensive Patient Rights

Patients can decline research participation and receive an itemized bill.
Advocacy resources, including ethics committees and patient advocates, must be informed.
Patients should understand unanticipated medical outcomes.

Patient Responsibilities - I

Patients should ask questions to clarify care instructions and medication usage.
Reporting pain accurately, including location and severity, is essential for effective pain management.
Collaboration with caregivers to create effective treatment plans is expected.

Patient Responsibilities - II

Educating themselves about pain management side effects.
Maintaining a record of medication effects and communicating concerns regarding treatments and allergies.

Description

This quiz explores the Patient Self-Determination Act and the fundamental rights patients have concerning their medical care. It covers aspects such as informed decision-making, the right to refuse treatment, and the importance of understanding treatment options. Additionally, it addresses the specific rights of individuals with special needs in healthcare settings.