DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK A number of people may enter your hospital room. Be sure to: n
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Ask for the identification of anyone who enters without a visible name badge on. Speak up if hospital staff doesn’t ask to check your name and date of birth on your ID band. Ask if the person has washed their hands before they touch you. If you are told you need certain tests or procedures, ask why you need them, when they will happen, and how long it will be before you get the results. If your medications look unfamiliar or you don’t know what they are for, ask your nurse, doctor or pharmacist.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Lawrence Memorial Hospital is committed to respecting and protecting the rights of our patients. Honoring these rights is an important part of caring for you. The patient has the following rights regarding information about their care: n
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Courtesy of the Joint Commission
Patient Rights and Responsibilities A PARTNERSHIP We believe most patients want to understand and actively participate in their health care. We respect and value your role in making decisions about your health care, and we are committed to protecting your rights as a patient.
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Lawrence Memorial Patient Guide
To have information tailored to a patient’s age, language, and ability to understand To receive language interpreting and translation services, if desired To receive information in a manner that meets the patient’s needs if they have vision, speech, hearing, or cognitive impairments To know the name, identity and professional status of all people providing services, including the doctor who is primarily responsible for their care To receive complete and current information about diagnosis, treatment and prognosis in terms that the patient can understand To have access to all information contained in the medical record To have an explanation of any proposed procedure, drug or treatment in terms that the patient can understand