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Here is some sample content from Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities:

	POLICY: This organization supports a patient bill of rights and responsibilities in order to: Promote patient interests and well being, Ensure that the patient's civil and religious liberties are respected and not violated. The organization shall inform all personnel about patient's rights and responsibilities during orientation and in a timely manner when changes occur. The organization personnel shall understand and respect patient rights and provide care/services that reflect this understanding. Information regarding patients' rights and responsibilities shall be available to the...
Second excerpt:
	...desires and needs; Instruct the patient/family/caregiver in the availability of the state toll-free Home Health Hotline, its hours of operation and its purpose and the availability of the organization hotline telephone number; Evaluate and document the patient's legal representative's level of comprehension of his/her rights and responsibilities. The patient/legal representative shall sign the form, signifying his/her understanding of the Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. A...