Patient Bill of Rights

When You Present at the Northeastern Tribal Health System:

• You have the right to be treated with consideration, respect and equality.
• You have the right to have the confidentiality of your medical information protected.
• You have the right to have privacy during case discussion, counseling, examination, and treatment.
• You have the right to review your medical record, if you request it, with the assistance of a staff member.
• You have the right to know the name and qualifications of staff providing your care.
• You have the right to change your primary care provider.
• You have the right to know your diagnosis, health problems, test results, and the potential advantages and risks of treatment or procedures in a language you can understand.
• You have the right to have a second medical opinion, if you request it.
• You have the right to participate in treatment, discharge, or referral planning.
• You have the right to have access to patient complaint procedures.

When You Present at Northeastern Tribal Health System:

• Your responsibility is to treat the staff with consideration, respect and equality.
• Your responsibility is to understand that your lifestyle does affect your health.
• Your responsibility is to take an active part in your health care.
• Your responsibility is to follow the treatment plan you agreed to and if for some reason you cannot, you have the responsibility to let your doctor know.
• Your responsibility is to observe the facility rules that are for the safety and consideration of all patients and staff.
• Your responsibility is to respect the facility and the property therein as if it were your own.