Utah Admin. Code R432-500-14 - Patients' Rights

(1) The licensee shall ensure that written policies regarding the patient rights are made available.

(2) The policies and procedures shall outline that each patient admitted to the facility is treated as an individual with dignity and respect and has the right to:

(a) be fully informed, before, or at the time of admission, and during their stay, of the patient rights and of any facility rules that pertain to the patient;

(b) be fully informed before admission of the treatment to be received, potential complications, and expected outcome;

(c) to refuse treatment and to be informed of the medical consequences of such refusal;

(d) to be informed, before or at the time of admission and during their stay, of services available in the facility and of any expected charges that the patient may be liable;

(e) to participate in decisions involved in their health care;

(f) to refuse to participate in experimental research;

(g) to be assured confidential treatment of personal and medical records and to approve or refuse release to any individual outside the facility, except in the case of transfer to another health facility, or as required by law or third-party payment contract; and

(h) to be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of personal dignity and individuality, including privacy in treatment and in care for personal needs.

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Utah Admin. Code R432-500-14

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/10/2023