S2 PHS Review #2: Patient Rights

A patient’s right to respect means that they should not be discriminated against based on race, religion or nationality.

• True

• False

Patients must provide permission for healthcare providers to disclose their medical records.

• True

• False

Maggie arrives at the hospital for her scheduled surgery and is directed to a room with a single bed. Having a private room helps ensure that her right to information disclosure is respected.

• True

• False

When a patient is discharged from a medical facility, their files are automatically shared with their spouse.

• True

• False

Helena has traveled overseas to vacation in the U.S. and requires emergency medical care. Due to a language barrier, she is provided a translator by the hospital. This is because patients have a right to choose providers.

• True

• False

Patient autonomy refers to a patient’s right to __________.

• Make medical decisions on behalf of loved ones

• Receive emergency care anywhere

• Make a grievance

• Make choices impacting their own health

Gerald requires emergency medical care but does not have health insurance. When he gets to the emergency room, he can receive care because patients have a __________.

• Right to insurance coverage

• Right to respect

• Right to emergency services

• Right to privacy

A living will is an example of __________.

• Advance directives

• HIPAA

• Informed consent

Which of the following is a component of patients’ right to privacy?

• Patients may not unnecessarily be restrained

• Patients may obtain a copy of their records

• Patients may choose their healthcare provider

• Patients may submit complaints about their care