Section 4. Readings Show The Patient's Bill of Rights AHA The Patient's Bill of Rights was first adopted by the American Hospital Association in 1973 and revised in October 1992. Patient rights were developed with the expectation that hospitals and health care institutions would support these rights in the interest of delivering effective patient care. The American Hospital Association encourages institutions to translate and/or simplify the bill of rights to meet the needs of their specific patient populations and to make patient rights and responsibilities understandable to patients and their families. According to the American Hospital Association, a patient's rights can be exercised on this or her behalf by a designated surrogate or proxy decision-maker if the patient lacks decision-making capacity, is legally incompetent, or is a minor. Bill of Rights
Additional Resources Other Organizations American Hospital Association (800) 424-4301 (800) 242-2626 (for material orders) References American Hospital Association. Chicago, 1992. Catalog no. 157759. What is the patient's right to autonomy?In medical practice, autonomy is usually expressed as the right of competent adults to make informed decisions about their own medical care. The principle underlies the requirement to seek the consent or informed agreement of the patient before any investigation or treatment takes place.
Which ethical principle states that patients have the right to make their own decisions?The Principle of Autonomy. Autonomy is an American value. It is the ability to make decisions for oneself, also known as self-government. We hold great respect for individual rights and equate freedom with autonomy.
What is patient autonomy in health care?Ethicists have long promoted patient autonomy—the right of patients to make decisions about their medical care without experiencing undue influence from their health care providers.
Why is it important to respect patient autonomy?Why Is Patient Autonomy Important? Autonomy is important because we need to make sure that the patient is actively involved in their diagnosis and treatment – and not just deferring to their Doctor.
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