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Patient's Bill Of Rights

Learn about the definition for this nursing term.

What is Patient's Bill Of Rights?

definition

List that guarantees patients and residents certain rights while they are in a hospital or long-term care facility. The rights include information, confidentiality, fair and respectful care, to decide or refuse medical treatment, and the ability to file a complaint. In return, patients and residents have responsibilities: to provide accurate health information, to follow prescribed treatment, to report changes in condition, and to adhere to the facility's rules for care and conduct.

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