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ZANESVILLE
SURGERY CENTER
PATIENT
RIGHTS
In
recognition of the responsibility of the facility in the
rendering of patient care, these rights are affirmed in the
policies and procedures of the Zanesville Surgery Center.
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To
receive services without regard to race, color, age, sex,
sexual orientation, religion, marital status, handicap,
national origin, sponsor.
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To
be provided reasonable access
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To
be provided a secure environment for self and property.
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To
be treated with respect, consideration and dignity.
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To
expect physicians and staff to respect your privacy
and keep all information pertaining to your care confidential.
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To
expect that all disclosures and records are treated confidentially,
except when required by law, and to be given the right
to approve or refuse their release.
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To
receive information from your physician regarding diagnosis,
treatment and prognosis. When it is medically inadvisable
to give such information to the patient, the information
is provided to a person designated by the patient to be
a legally authorized person.
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To
be given the opportunity to participate in decisions involving
your care, except when participation is contraindicated
for medical reasons.
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To
know by name and position, the persons caring for you.
Physicians and staff will introduce themselves and wear
identification badges.
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To
receive from your physician, information necessary to give
informed consent prior to the start of any procedure and/or
treatment, except in emergencies
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To
be believed if you say you have pain.
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To
have your pain managed as individually and effectively
as possible.
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A
concerned staff member will respond to reports of pain.
PATIENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a patient at the Zanesville Surgery Center, you have a responsibility:
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To show respect and consideration for other patients, families, visitors, and personnel of the center.
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To provide a responsible adult to transport you home from the facility and remain with you for 24 hours, if required by your physician.
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To provide the center with an accurate and complete medical history about present complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations, surgeries, existence of advance directives, medications, and other pertinent data to the best of your knowledge.
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To provide accurate and complete demographic information, to include insurance information and change of address.
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To accept responsibility for your actions of you refuse a treatment or not follow the physician orders.
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To ask questions and make it known, particularly when you do not understand a direction, procedure, course of treatment and what is expected, or other information given by your doctor or health care team member.
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To follow the plan of treatment recommended by the doctor primarily responsible for your care and/or other personnel authorized by the center to instruct patients.
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To keep your appointment and notify the surgery center or physician when unable to do so.
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To follow the Center’s policies and procedures.
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To accept personal financial responsibility for any charges not covered by your insurance.
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