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 Informed Consent

Informed consent means you have the right to understand all the information before saying yes or no to treatment.

It is your job to tell the doctor if you do not understand the information.

Ask as many questions as you need about your health care until you understand.

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