Assignment Details
In the United States, patients generally have the right to choose their physician or provider. The American Hospital Association (AHA) created a Patient’s Bill of Rights, which informs patients in hospitals about their rights. Several states have enacted statutes that reflect a patient’s bill of rights. Additionally, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides a series of protections for consumers.
Discuss the rights that you have as a patient. How have you (or someone you know) exercised those rights in a healthcare facility or a doctor’s visit?
Describe what happened and how the facility or organization met its organizational responsibilities while facilitating the exercise of your rights.
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
Select 2 of your classmates’ posts, and respond to them using the following prompt:
Comment on how their experiences differ from yours. How do organizations in general meet their responsibilities to enhance patients exercising their rights?