hipaa compliance

As a person receiving health care, you have certain rights. Federal laws protect some of those rights, such as the right to view your medical records and keep them private. Many states also have laws protecting your rights. As a patient, you should expect quality care from your providers and know who is caring for you.

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Your rights as a patient:

• You have the right to receive oral health care in a healthy, safe environment with compassion and respect to your rights and dignity.

• You have the right to competent, fair, and ethical oral health information and care.

• You have the right to protect your personal privacy.

• You have the right to express concern for your needs, best interests, preferences, and complaints.

• You have the right to participate in the decision-making process that will affect your oral health. This also pertains to the right of informed consent, which is the permission granted in knowledge of the possible consequences or risks that is given by your doctor. Informed consent allows you the right to choose treatment with full knowledge of the risks and benefits.

You also can expect help when you leave the oral surgery practice. This includes knowing what self-care or follow-up care you may need, as well as help understanding your bill or insurance.