The hospital respects the patient's right to participate in decisions about their care, treat...

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The patient or their representative (as allowed, in accordance with state law) has the right to make informed decisions regarding their care. The patient's rights include being informed of their health status, being involved in care planning and treatment, and being able to request or refuse treatment. This does not mean the patient has the right to demand the provision of treatment or services deemed medically unnecessary or inappropriate.

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The hospital asks the patient whether they want a family member, representative, or physician or other licensed practitioner notified of their admission to the hospital. The hospital promptly notifies the identified individual(s). Note: For hospitals that use Joint Commission accreditation for deemed status purposes: The patient is informed, prior to the notification occurring, of any process to automatically notify the patient’s established primary care practitioner, primary care practice group/entity, or other practitioner group/entity, as well as all applicable post–acute care service providers and suppliers. The hospital has a process for documenting a patient’s refusal to permit notification of registration to the emergency department, admission to an inpatient unit, or discharge or transfer from the emergency department or inpatient unit. Notifications with primary care practitioners and entities are in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

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Staff and licensed practitioners who provide care, treatment, or services in the hospital honor the patient’s right to formulate advance directives and comply with these directives, in accordance with law and regulation. Note: For hospitals that use Joint Commission accreditation for deemed status purposes: Law and regulation includes, at a minimum, 42 CFR 489.100, 489.102, and 489.104.