Patient Bill Of Rights: Refers to the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, a report prepared by the President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry in an effort to ensure the security of patient information, promote healthcare quality, and improve the availability of healthcare treatment and services. The report lists a number 'rights,' subdivided into eight general areas, that all healthcare consumers should be guaranteed and describes responsibilities that consumers need to accept for the sake of their own health.

 

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