RIGHT TO ADEQUATE HEALTH CARE

The right to adequate health care includes the right to:

• Not be denied coverage for health insurance due to pre-existing conditions
• Receive considerate and respectful care
• Receive treatment without discrimination based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation
• Know the names, positions, and functions of all people providing your care
• Get from a provider a reasonable response within a reasonable time following a request for care or information
• Request a change in doctor
• Submit a complaint or grievance without fear of retaliation

The right to information includes the right to:

• Receive a clear explanation about your condition in a way that you can understand and use
• Obtain information about your treatment options
• Get information about the costs of care
• Participate actively in the development of your treatment program
  • Agree to receive care after being told about the benefits and side effects of treatment
  • Refuse treatment after being told what effect this may have on your health
• Choose or decline to participate in experimental research
• Designate a health advocate who can receive diagnosis and treatment information and participate in the care decision-making, as appropriate

The right to privacy and confidentiality includes the right to:

• Have your medical and financial records treated with confidentiality

• Have access to your electronic health record at all times and receive and review a hard copy (by request) of your medical record

As an active partner in your care, you have the responsibility to:

• Follow the care program developed with your care team
• Advise your physician of any changes you have made in your care program
• Immediately inform your physician if you experience any change in your neurologic condition
• Keep your scheduled appointments
• Contact your physician ahead of time if you are unable to keep your appointment
• Inform your physician’s office of any changes in your insurance coverage, change of address, telephone number, or other contact information

Reviewed on 9/2019