R432-500-15. Patients' Rights

(1) Written policies regarding the patient rights shall be made available.

(2) The policies and procedures shall ensure that each patient admitted to the facility shall be treated as an individual with dignity and respect and have the following rights:

(a) To be fully informed, prior to or at the time of admission and during stay, of the patient rights and of all facility rules that pertain to the patient;

(b) To be fully informed prior to admission of the treatment to be received, potential complications, and outcome;

(c) To refuse treatment and to be informed of the medical consequences of such refusal;

(d) To be informed, prior to or at the time of admission and during stay, of services available in the facility and of any expected charges for which the patient may be liable;

(e) To participate in decisions involved in their health care;

(f) To refuse to participate in experimental research;

(g) To be assured confidential treatment of personal and medical records and to approve or refuse release to any individual outside the facility, except in the case of transfer to another health facility, or as required by law or third party payment contract;

(h) To be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of personal dignity and individuality, including privacy in treatment and in care for personal needs.