Your Rights as a Patient in Ohio

Federal laws and regulations govern many aspects of the health care system.  In Ohio, state laws provide some additional protection.  Even these Ohio laws do not go far enough, because a patient cannot file a legal claim to protect his or her rights, before suffering serious physical injury.

Patient Bill of Rights

Our Ohio Patient Bill of Rights include the following important rights:

• To receive quality medical and dental care regardless of your age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual preference, disability, health status or ability to pay.

• To be treated with respect by all health care personnel.

• To information contained in your medical record. You also have the right to participate in decisions involving your health care.

• To personal privacy. Any discussion, consultation, examination and/or treatment regarding your care will be done discreetly.

• To confidentiality of your medical record and other information related to your medical condition.

• To be seen in a safe and clean environment.

• To have special needs met, such as an interpreter to help with communication.

• To appoint a person to make health care decisions on your behalf in the event you lose the ability to do so.

• To make advance directives regarding your medical care and have them honored.

• To file a complaint about your care without fear of penalty, to have your complaint reviewed, and when possible, resolved.

If you or a loved one is the victim of medical malpractice, talk with a dedicated Ohio medical malpractice lawyer.  Please submit a simple, free and confidential legal consultation form now.

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