Patient Bill of Rights
As a patient of WestHealth, Inc., you have a right to:
- Considerate and respectful care.
- Know the name of the doctor or other health care provider who is in charge of your care.
- The name and function of any person providing services to you.
- Participate in decisions involving your health care and be informed of any responsibilities you may have in the care process (unless contraindicated for medical reasons).
- Have complete and current information about your condition or treatment so you can give informed consent prior to the start of any procedure and/or treatment, with the exception of emergency situations.
- See a copy of your medical records as allowed by law.
- Refuse treatment and to be informed of the medical or other consequences of your action.
- Privacy to the extent consistent with adequate medical care.
- Confidential and discreet case discussion, consultation, examination and treatment.
- Privacy and confidentiality of all records pertaining to your treatment, except as otherwise provided by law or third party payment contract.
- Expect reasonable continuity of care.
- To be informed of possible continuing health care requirements following discharge, if any.
- Participate in research only with your informed consent.
- Upon request, examine and receive an itemized explanation of your bill, regardless of source of payment.
- Treatment without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, source of payment, political beliefs or handicap.
Talk with your health care provider, if you have any concerns about your care. For more information, contact:
Adrienne Zarn, Compliance Manager
WestHealth, Inc.
2855 Campus Drive
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 763-577-7093
Email: adrienne.zarn@westhealth.com