By: Tyler Kapka & Robbie Cantu

HSTE Project

Patient Bill of Rights

The patients have the right to say what they want done to them and when, and the doctors have

to abide by these rules.

Patients have the right to know the identity of physicians, nurses, and others involved in

their care.

The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care.

Patients Bill of Rights

The patient has the right to have an advance directive (such as a living will)

The patient has the right to review the records pertaining to his/her medical care

The patient has the right to be informed of hospital policies and practices that pertain to patient care,

and treatments

Advanced Directives

Advance directives center around the principles of your right to die with dignity.

Advance directives are a way of making your voice heard when you can no longer speak.

All 50 states and even Columbia have laws regarding the Advanced Directives.

Advanced Directives

Advanced directive is a written document talking about all your rights and what you want to do with your body. It even states who you want to

speak for you when u can no longer.

There are two types of advanced directives one being the living will, and a medical power of

attorney.

Living Will- written statement saying what you want done with yourself

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

The HIPAA was issued in 1996

HIPAA protects your rights to health insurance coverage when you change jobs, lose a job, get

divorced, become pregnant, or move.

When you are Under HIPAA you cannot be denied group health insurance because of any

health factors.