Types of Lung Disease

Patient Rights And Responsibilities

As a patient you have the right to:

• Respectful and considerate care

• Privacy

• Clear, complete and understandable description of your condition and treatment choices

• Ask questions and expect answers about benefits and risks before you give your permission for any procedure or research study

• Refuse a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, treatment or research study

• Access your medical record

• Contact a customer service representative if you have concerns or complaints about the care you receive

• To leave the hospital as soon as possible with instructions about caring for yourself at home

As a patient you have the responsibility to:

• Provide correct and complete information about your health and past medical history.

• Provide accurate and updated insurance information to the transplant center

• Report changes in your general health condition, symptoms, or allergies to the responsible caregiver

• Report if you do not understand the planned treatment or your part in the plan.

• Follow the recommended treatment plan you have agreed to, including instructions from nurses and other health personnel.

• Keep appointments

• Treat others with respect.

• Understand the consequences of refusing treatment or not following the instructions you are given by the transplant team of refusing treatment or not following the instructions you are given by the transplant team