Understanding Your Rights

Understanding Your Rights Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Your Right to Bring a Support Person to Your Doctor's Visit Your Right to be Treated with Respect Your Right to Privacy Your Right to Choose Health Care Your Right to Informed Consent Your Right to Keep Your Health Care Private Your Right to have Copies of Your Health Care Records End-of-Life Care Your Right to Use Advance Directives Your Right to Receive Health Care in a Safe Setting Guardianship Supported Decision Making and Power of Attorney Understanding Your Rights Activity Step by Step Guide for Youth and Their Caregivers or Teachers Resources

Understanding Your Rights

In these modules we use the word “parents” which can mean any caregivers important in your life. You may have grandparents, foster parents, or other caregivers that help you in your life.

You have rights in health care.

There are laws that protect your rights.

It is important to know what you can expect from health care workers and health care buildings.

As a human being, you have the right to quality health care.

Having a safe, trusting relationship with your doctors is also your right.

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