Patient Rights and Responsibilities

The Right to:

• Access health records
• Be represented, assisted and/or accompanied
• Confidentiality
• File a complaint
• Give or refuse consent to services
• Information
• Participate in care decisions
• Personal safety
• Receive appropriate services
• Receive care and services from professionals
• Respect and dignity

Patient and Client Responsibilities

We count on our Patients to:

• Be accountable for any costs associated with your care
• Re responsible for your own actions
• Communicate with your health care team
• Keep yourself and others safe while respecting other property
• Participate and be engaged in your care
• Respect the hospital practices, policies and procedures
• Treat others with dignity and respect
• Use health care resources wisely