Summary of The Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights And Responsibilities
The patient has a right to be treated with courtesy and respect, with appreciation of his individual dignity, and protection of his need for privacy.
The patient has a right to a prompt and reasonable response to questions and request.
The patient has a right to know who is providing medical services and who is responsible for his care.
The patient has a right to know what patient support services are available, including whether an interpreter is available if he does not speak English.
The patient has a right to know what rules and regulations apply to his conduct.
The patient has a right to be given by his health care provider, information concerning diagnosis, planned course of treatment, alternatives, risk and prognosis.
The patient has a right to refuse any treatment, except as otherwise provided by law.
The patient has a right to be given, upon request, full information and necessary counseling on the availability of known financial resources for his care.
The patient who is eligible for Medicaid has the right to know, upon request and in advance of treatment, whether the health care Provider or health care facility accepts the Medicaid assignment rate.
The patient has a right to receive, upon request, prior to treatment, a reasonable estimate of charges for medical care.
The patient has a right to receive a copy of a reasonably clear and understandable, itemized bill and, upon request, to have the charges explained.
The patient has a right to impartial access to medical treatment/accommodations, regardless of race, origin, religion, handicap or payment.
The patient has a right to treatment for any emergency medical condition that will deteriorate from failure to provide treatment.
The patient has a right to know if medical treatment is for purposes of experimental research and to give his consent or refusal to participate.
The patient has a right to express grievances regarding violation of his rights, as stated in Florida law, through the grievance procedure.
The patient is responsible for following healthcare facility rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct.
The patient is responsible for following the treatment plan recommended by his healthcare physician.
The patient is responsible for providing to his health care provider, to the best of his knowledge, accurate and complete information about present complaints, pas illnesses, hospitalization, medication, and other matters relating to his health.
The patient is responsible for reporting unexpected changes in his condition to his health care provider.
The patient is responsible for reporting to his health care provider whether he comprehends a contemplated, course of action and what is expected of him.
The patient is responsible for keeping appointments and, when he is unable to do so for any reason, for notifying the health care provider or the health care facility.
The patient is responsible for his actions if he refuses treatment or does not follow the healthcare provider instructions.
The patient is responsible for assuring that the financial obligations of his health care fare fulfilled as promptly as possible.