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

Your Right to Choose Health Care

You have the right to say yes or no to health care.

You have the right to say no to health care treatment even if it might save your life.

You have the right to have a health care plan that you agree with.

You have the right to ask a support person to help you make decisions and to make a plan.

A young White woman checking in for a medical appointment at the doctor’s office, using a computer screen.

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