The document outlines the patient rights policy of White County Medical Center. It states that the hospital is responsible for upholding the rights of every patient and family member. All staff must respect patient rights consistent with the hospital's mission. Patients receive a copy of their rights and responsibilities upon admission, which informs them of policies relating to care, treatment, and their responsibilities. Patients have the right to information about their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis and can make decisions about their plan of care.

1. Patient Rights

2. Patient Rights
o White County Medical Center is responsible for
recognizing and upholding the rights of every patient and
family member admitted to the facility.
o All associates are responsible for upholding the rights of
patients admitted to White County Medical Center with
respect in order to be consistent with the hospital’s
mission, values, and philosophy.

3. Hospital Responsibility
o Patients admitted to White County Medical Center are
given a copy of their Rights and Responsibilities which
informs them of all hospital policies and practices that
relate to patient care, treatment and responsibilities.
o Patients can and are encouraged to obtain
relevant, current, and understandable information
concerning the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of
their situation from their physician and any other direct
caregivers.

4. Patient Rights
o The patient has the right to expect :
• Considerate and respectful care
• Assessment and management of pain
• Relevant, current and understandable information
concerning diagnosis, treatment and prognosis When it is
not medically advisable to give such information to the
patient, the information is made available to an appropriate
person who is designated to act on behalf of the patient.

5. Patient Rights
o The patient has the right to:
• Make decisions about the plan of care and management of
pain prior to and during the course of treatment and to
refuse a recommended plan of care
• Express their spiritual beliefs and cultural practices
• Advance directives
• Privacy

6. Patient Rights
• The patient has the right to:
• Expect that all communications and records pertaining to
his/her care are treated confidential
• Safety
• To be informed of hospital policies and practices related to
patient care
• Be informed of the hospital charges for services and
available payment methods