Patient Rights
You have the right to:
- An interpreter if you are hard of hearing or do not speak or understand English
- Courteous and respectful treatment
- A safe and secure environment
- Appropriate medical care
- A clear and understandable explanation of your diagnosis, treatment plan and what to expect
- Be told the names of your doctor(s) and other caregivers
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Participate in planning your care
- Refuse medical treatment
- Refuse participation in any research studies
- Practice your religion or culture
- Complete a health care directive or other written document describing your wishes for future medical care
- Treatment that works to control your pain
- Freedom from discrimination based on age, race, ethnicity, religion, cultural, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
- Register complaints
For more detailed information, view the Patients' Bill of Rights (Minnesota) and the Patients' Bill of Rights (Federal).