Patient Rights

Recognize Your Responsibility to Uphold Patient Rights

• Courtesy, dignity and respect for patients
• Patients must be free from abuse and discrimination 
• Patients have a right to know and ask questions 
• Offer appropriate treatment and support 
• Special assistance such as assistive devices for patients & visitors that have hearing, speech or vision loss 
• Encourage family member/support person involvement 
• Patients have the right to refuse and to complain 
• Respond to unique patient & family needs

Access Swedish staff at your appointment location for any help.