PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS

As a patient of Riverside Endoscopy Center , this policy affords you, the patient, the right to:

*Considerate and respectful care;

*Receive, upon request, the name of the person in charge of your care;

*The name and function of any person providing services to you;

*Participate in decisions involving your health care and be informed of any responsibilities you may have in the care process, (unless contraindicated for medical reasons);

*Receive information necessary to give informed consent prior to the start of any procedure and/or treatment, with the exception of emergency situations;

*Refuse treatment and to be informed of the medical or other consequences of your action;

*Privacy to the extent consistent with adequate medical care;

*Confidential and discreet case discussion, consultation, examination and treatment;

*Privacy and confidentiality of all records pertaining to your treatment, except as otherwise provided by law or third party payment contract;

*Expect reasonable continuity of care and to be informed, by the person responsible for your health care, of possible continuing health care requirement following discharge, if any;

*The identity, upon request, of all health care personnel and health care institutions authorized to assist you in treatment;

*Refuse to participate in research. Human experimentation affecting care or treatment shall be performed only with your informed consent;

*Upon request, examine and receive an itemized explanation of your bill, regardless of source of payment;

*Treatment without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, source of payment, political belief or handicap.