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Patient Rights

Line-art patient rights advocacy scene with consent, privacy, emergency access, and appeals cues

This course explores patient rights in the United States by examining the 7 principal patient rights named in the Consumer Bill of Rights & Responsibilities and the laws that support them. The United States has a diverse collection of laws and regulations that protect the rights of patients. After completing this course, readers will better understand the legal framework behind patient rights and thus be in a better position to advocate for the rights of their own patients.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the history and current legal framework for patient rights in the United States.
  2. Identify the 7 principal patient rights defined in the Consumer Bill of Rights & Responsibilities.
  3. Explain the rationale for defining patient responsibilities.
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Overview

This course explores patient rights in the United States by examining the 7 principal patient rights named in the Consumer Bill of Rights & Responsibilities and the laws that support them. The United States has a diverse collection of laws and regulations that protect the rights of patients. After completing this course, readers will better understand the legal framework behind patient rights and thus be in a better position to advocate for the rights of their own patients.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, the reader will be able to:

  1. Describe the history and current legal framework for patient rights in the United States.
  2. Identify the 7 principal patient rights defined in the Consumer Bill of Rights & Responsibilities.
  3. Explain the rationale for defining patient responsibilities.