1. |
True |
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False |
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Patients
have a fundamental right to considerate healthcare that
safeguards their dignity and respects their values. |
2. |
True |
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False |
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The
Patient’s Bill of Rights is legislated through state law
and monitored by the Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). |
3. |
True |
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False |
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As you
protect the rights of your patients, they will become
satisfied consumers of healthcare services. |
4. |
True |
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False |
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Patients
forfeit their right to be treated with respect and
courtesy when they become demanding and impolite. |
5. |
True |
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False |
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Under HIPAA
you are obligated to protect the privacy and
confidentiality of all patient information. |
6. |
True |
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False |
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HIPAA gives
patients the right to examine and request copies of
their PHI, but may not make amendments or corrections. |
7. |
True |
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False |
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Patients
can only receive visitors, mail, telephone calls and
other outside communication as permitted by the
healthcare facility. |
8. |
True |
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False |
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When
informing patients about treatments and procedures, the
healthcare provider must include benefits, risks
involved, probable outcome and alternative treatments
available. |
9. |
True |
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False |
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Patients
must receive permission from the primary care physician
to review any records pertaining to their healthcare. |
10. |
True |
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False |
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All persons
providing any type of service to a patient must reveal
their identity and professional status to the patient. |
11. |
True |
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False |
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Patients
must be advised of any research conducted by your
facility that is associated with their care and be given
the opportunity to consent or decline participation. |
12. |
True |
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False |
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When a patient refuses care, he or she is no longer
entitled to other care or services provided by your
facility. |
13. |
True |
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False |
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Your
facility is required to have a system in place to advise
patients of their right to an advance directive. |
14. |
True |
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False |
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Patients
must be given impartial access to healthcare regardless
of national origin, race, age, religion, sex, creed or
sources of payment. |
15. |
True |
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False |
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Patients
have the right to treatment for any medical emergency
that will deteriorate if such treatment is not given. |
16. |
True |
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False |
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Your
facility must inform patients of their rights and
responsibilities in receiving healthcare. |
17. |
True |
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False |
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Patients
have the right to obtain an itemized explanation of the
bills related to their healthcare. |
18. |
True |
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False |
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JCAHO requires that your facility have systems in place
to receive, respond to and document patient complaints. |
19. |
True |
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False |
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Patient
complaints can help your facility improve services for
future patients. |
20. |
True |
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False |
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Patients
are responsible for providing accurate information,
seeking clarification when necessary and following
through on the agreed plan of care. |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRAINING
I have read and understand the training guidelines
for Patient Rights.
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