What Lawyers Can Tell Arizona Patients About their Rights
The Patient's Bill of Rights is a set of eight rights that were adopted by the President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry. They outline the rights that doctors and hospitals should provide patients.
Although Arizona hasn't officially adopted the entire patient's bill of rights, many health plans have. And there are still a number of protections available to Arizona patients. At the Phoenix, Arizona, law office of Harris Powers & Cunningham, we believe it's important for patients to know their legal rights as well as the services that doctors are required to provide.
Knowing your rights helps you understand when they have been violated. In a country where thousands of people die each year due to medical malpractice, understanding the patient's bill of rights may be a small step forward toward preventing more harm.
Know Your Rights
At Harris Powers & Cunningham, as experienced medical malpractice attorneys, we have seen very serious injuries occur due to doctors' errors. Knowledge of the patient's bill of rights can provide some necessary protection:
- What doctors have to tell you about your health
- You have a choice of providers and plans
- You can make decisions about your healthcare
- You have the right to receive competent emergency treatment
- Your health information is confidential
- You can file a complaint or appeal
If you have more questions about the patient's bill of rights or are worried about a doctor's wrongful actions, please contact Harris Powers & Cunningham by calling 602.271.9344. Located in Phoenix, we are recognized as one of the premier medical malpractice law firms in Arizona. We offer free initial consultations.
