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Here is some sample content from Patient Rights and Responsibilities:

	POLICY: Patient Rights: and medical staff have adopted the following statement of patient rights. These rights are explained to the patient or the patient's representative as allowed under state law. These rights shall include, but not be limited to, the patient's right to: Become informed of his or her rights as a patient in advance of, or when discontinuing, the provision of care. The patient may appoint a representative to receive this information should he or she so desire. Exercise these rights without regard to sex or cultural, economic, educational or religious background or the...
Second excerpt:
	...and advocacy services or have these services accessed on the patient's behalf. Appropriate assessment and management of pain. Remain free from seclusion or restraints of any form that are not medically necessary or are used as a means of coercion, discipline, convenience or retaliation by staff. Knowledge of the name of the physician who has primary responsibility for coordinating his/her care and the names and professional relationships of other physicians and healthcare providers who...