Title: (Optional) Explain the concept and importance of the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-I) > Section: Understanding Patient Care

Explanation should include the importance of healthcare consumer rights, including, but not limited to

- the concept of the Patient Bill of Rights (https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/participate/patientinfo/legal/bill_of_rights.html)
- legal aspects
- HIPAA Patient Self Determination Act of 1990 (PSDA).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is the Patient’s Bill of Rights applied in the healthcare system?
- What happens if patient confidentiality or privacy are breached?
- How has HIPAA influenced healthcare delivery?
- What are the rights of patients? What are the responsibilities of patients?