RT practice 3-5 Flashcards
helps patients understand what to expect in regard to being a patient. It delineates what patient rights are and what responsibilities you assume when you become a patient in a healthcare facility
patient care partnership
The hospitals are committed to providing you with a clean and safe environment and work hard to keep you safe.
high quality hospital care
When decisions need to be made regarding your health care, you need to be involved. If you are unable to make those decisions, you should have an Advance Directive in place that will appoint a trusted family member or friend as your health care proxy who can make the necessary decisions about your health care when you are unable to do so.
involvement in your own care
Hospitals are required by state and federal laws to protect your privacy.
protection of you privacy
The _ is the object of all the attention and efforts to detect injuries and treat them, diagnose disease, and effect treatments.
patient
Dignity and Respect. Health care practitioners listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices: Information Sharing and Participation.
patient family
Typical members of a _ are a doctor, a registered nurse, and a radiologic technologist.
health care team
in health care refers to the obligation of professionals who have access to patient records or communication to hold that information in confidence.
confidentiality
should be protected because it protects patients from harm, supports access to health care, and produces better health outcomes.
confidentiality