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▪ Right to know if the hospital has relationships with outside parties that may
influence treatment or care
▪ Right to consent or refuse to take part in research
▪ Right to be told of realistic care alternatives when hospital care is no longer
appropriate
▪ Right to know about hospital rules that affect treatment and about charges and
payment methods
From Christensen B, Kockrow E: Foundations of nursing, ed 6, St. Louis, 2010, Mosby;
and adapted from American Hospital Association: The patient care partnership:
understanding expectations, rights and responsibilities. Available at
www.aha.org/content/00-10/pcp_english_030730.pdf.
Box 6-5
Laws and Standards
American Hospital Association
Issued Patient’s Bill of Rights
American Nurses Association
Developed the Code of Ethics for Nurses, which defines the nurse’s responsibility
for upholding client’s rights
Mental Health Systems Act
Developed rights for mentally ill clients
The Joint Commission
Developed policy statements on the rights of mentally ill individuals
Americans With Disabilities Act
Prohibits discrimination against an individual with disabilities in all areas of public
life
Box 6-6
Rights for the Mentally Ill
▪ Right to be treated with dignity and respect
▪ Right to communicate with persons outside the hospital
▪ Right to keep clothing and personal effects with them
▪ Right to religious freedom
▪ Right to be employed
▪ Right to manage property
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