Provider Obligations

Introduction

With right’s, obligations come with them. I will list obligations that come with the Patient’s Bill of Rights. Following that I will explain which rights on this bill are currently in sanction with the law. Then I conclude with my own thoughts and views.

Obligations to the Patient’s Bill of Rights

The first right in the Patient’s Bill of Rights is the right to receive considerate and respectful care. As a provider we have an obligation to be compassionate to the patient’s needs, wants, and beliefs. We also have an obligation to respect the patient’s needs, wants, and beliefs. The second right is to have access to any information in regards to their care. With this right, we have an obligation to give all information that is relevant, current, and understandable to the patient. If we can not provide it then we have an obligation to get the information.

The third right is to make decisions on their care, refuse care, or be informed of their decisions whether good or bad. With this right we providers have the obligation to involve them in their care and inform them of the consequences of their decisions. We also have the obligation to respect their refusal of care if the law permits. The fourth right is to have an advance directive to represent you. We providers with this right have an obligation to honor such a directive within the law. We also have the obligation to be open and honest with the directive.

The fifth right is to have privacy. We as providers have the obligation to consider and respect their privacy. We also have the obligation to keep their medical information private. The sixth right is to have all communication and records treated as confidential information. We as providers have an obligation to keep all verbal and written information confidential. We also have an obligation under certain laws to report abuse and hazards.

The seventh right is to have access to their medical information and to be informed about the information. We as providers have the obligation to explain or interpret any information to the patient as permitted by law. We also have the obligation to let the patient have access to their records. The eighth right is to have reasonable responses to their care and service. We as providers have the obligation here to respond to their needs as quick as we can. If we cannot do it in a reasonable time period then we have the obligation to pull some resources to help with timely responses.

The ninth right is to have questions answered from anyone involved with their care. We as providers have the obligation to be open to questions and answer them honesty and truthfully. If we cannot provide answers to their questions then it is our obligation to get the answers somehow from somewhere, what ever it takes to get their questions answered. The tenth right is to have a choice in whether to consent