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Location: http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/Pa-St/Patient-Rights.html
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Patient rights encompass legal and ethical issues in the provider-patient relationship, including a person's right to privacy, the right to quality medical care without prejudice, the right to make informed decisions about care and treatment options, and the right to refuse treatment.
Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
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Institution: Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
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Language: English
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Added: Fri Nov 10 2006