Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities

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Patient Bill of Rights & Responsibilities

Declaration of Patient Values

In Harmony with the QCH Mission, Vision and Values

Queensway Carleton Hospital’s Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities represents important guiding principles and behaviours that our staff will strive to achieve in their relationships with patients, their families and representatives.

I have the right to:

Receive all facts about my diagnosis and prognosis in a language or means that I understand -- so I can make informed decisions about my treatment and discharge
Ask questions freely

Make decisions in collaboration with my family/care partner
Be listened to, have my views heard and actively participate in my care
Refuse treatment and/or get a second opinion (except as directed by Public Health
Be treated with dignity, respect and receive equitable, compassionate treatment
Be treated in a safe environment
Have my privacy and confidentiality protected and know my information will not be shared without my permission or discussed in public places

I am responsible for:

Providing my health care team with accurate information about past and present illnesses, my current health and medications, as well as any changes in my condition

Being respectful and courteous and refraining from verbally or physically abusing others
Respecting the rights, property, privacy and diversity of all
Complying with the rules and practices of the hospital
Paying all costs not covered by insurance
My personal belongings
Protecting my personal health information when using the patient portal or in virtual meetings.

More Information

QCH Patient Relations is available to discuss any concerns you feel have not been resolved by your care team. patientrelations@qch.on.ca or 613-721-2000 ext. 5655.