Do you know your rights as a hospital patient? Being in the hospital is one of the most vulnerable circumstances a person can be in. You’re at the mercy of IV drips, hectic schedules of an array of ...

One in every 10 patients experience harm in healthcare, and about 50% of harms are preventable, according to an April 18 news release from WHO. The Patient Safety Rights Charter is the first to ...

Patient rights are a fundamental aspect of modern health care, encapsulating key ethical principles and legal protections for individuals receiving medical care. These rights have evolved over the ...

In an effort to help remove perceived obstacles, federal regulators have issued new guidance clarifying patients' rights under HIPAA to access their health information, including certain data ...

Patients’ rights constitute a foundational element of quality healthcare, ensuring respect, dignity and fairness in the delivery of medical services. At its core, the concept is designed to empower ...

(WSPA) – How closely do you look at your medical bills? If you don’t know your rights, you may not know when to question a bill. In this 7NEWS Consumer Exclusive, the key step every patient should ...

The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program has announced it has updated its standards related to patient rights in ambulatory surgery centers, according to an HFAP blog post. HFAP indicated the ...

On January 25, 2024, HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance and responses to frequently asked questions regarding nondiscrimination regulations related to patient visitation. Hospitals, ...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have created a crisis in Minneapolis hospitals since escalating ...