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You have the right to be treated in a respectful manner,
consideration given to you as a whole person, and valuing
the uniqueness of you as an individual.
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You have the right to obtain from your physician complete
current information concerning your diagnosis, treatment and
prognosis in terms you or your substitute decision-maker can
be reasonably expected to understand.
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You have the right to have your personal health information
protected from unauthorized collection, use, or
distribution.
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You have a right to make decisions about the plan of care
prior to and at any time during the course of treatment.
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You have the right to a clean, comfortable, safe, and secure
environment.
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You have the right to be informed of any expenses that will
be incurred as a result of medical treatment.
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You have the right to expect that members of your health
care team will communicate with one another in order to
ensure coordination of care.
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You have the right to express your concerns and to receive a
response to your questions.
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You have the right to know who your care providers are, and
who the doctor is in charge of your treatment.
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You have the right to refuse treatment in accordance with
the law, and to be informed of the health risks and benefits
of this decision. |
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Provide accurate and complete information about your health
to your hospital team members in order to help them care for
you.
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Participate cooperatively in the mutually agreed upon plan
of care, to the best of your ability.
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Assist in the provision of your care by identifying one
spokesperson, with whom the team can communicate in the
event you become incapable.
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Tell the hospital team if there is a change in your
condition, or if concerns arise during treatment.
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Accept responsibility for the consequences of refusing
treatment or medical advice.
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Be courteous and respectful of other patients, visitors, and
all members of your hospital team.
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Recognize that the needs of other patients may sometimes be
more urgent than your own.
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Recognize that providers need not provide any treatment that
they consider medically or ethically inappropriate.
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Respect hospital property and comply with regulations and
policies.
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Make arrangements for discharge, when the physician
determines that discharge is appropriate, or accept
alternate level of care as appropriate.
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Be responsible for all expenses not covered by OHIP or
private insurance, during your hospitalization. |
