Patient Bill of Rights
You as a patient have the following rights and please know that
all of us at North Texas Allergy & Asthma Associates respect
these rights.
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To know the name of physician and all members of the staff
responsible for you care.
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To hear from your physician, in a language you understand,
your diagnosis, the treatment prescribed for you the prognosis
of your illness, and any instructions required for follow up care.
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To talk openly with your physician.
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To know the reasons why you are given various tests and treatment
and who the persons are that administer the tests.
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To know the general nature and inherent risk of any procedure
or treatment prescribed for you.
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To change your mind about any procedure for which you have
given consent.
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To refuse signing consent of any nature if you feel it has
not been explained to you in a manner of which you understand.
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To refuse treatment and to be informed of the medical consequences
of this action.
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To expect your personal privacy to be respected to the fullest
extent consistent with the care prescribed for you.
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To expect all communications and other records pertaining
to your care, including the course of payment for treatment, to
be kept confidential.
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To request a consultation or second opinion from another physician.
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To examine your office bill and to receive an explanation
of it.
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To have family involved in your care if desired by you the
patient.
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To voice any complaints or concerns without fear or intimidation.
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To know that the office is responsible for your care while
a patient here, regardless of its relationship with physicians
or other independent providers.
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