Patient Rights & Responsibilities

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Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Rutherford Regional Health System recognizes that the patient seeking care at a health care institution has certain basic rights. Through the cooperation of the patient, the patient's family and the staff of Rutherford Regional Medical Center, these basic rights can be observed and protected. Rutherford Regional Health System will continually strive to foster an atmosphere for the patient which is imbued with the sense of service, of compassion and understanding. To this end, the following patient's rights shall be observed.

Rights and Responsibilities of Parents and Guardians of Pediatric Patients

Course of Treatment

Parents and guardians have the right and responsibility to participate in the treatment process. The treatment process includes planning the course of treatment, remaining informed of the progress of treatment, and physically participating in the delivery of certain types of care and treatment. Parents and guardians have the responsibility to ensure that their child follows the agreed upon course of treatment.

School/Activities

Each minor patient has the right to attend school, take part in recreational and outdoor activities, and receive help in letter-writing and making telephone calls, except when restricted for therapeutic reasons.