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 have Copies of Your Health Care Records

You must be given a copy of your health care records if you ask.

You will have to ask for your health care records in writing (email or a letter).

The doctor’s office may charge a fee for certain letters or documents you need or want.

A White man in a wheelchair talking with an Asian and an African American woman looking at a computer screen.

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