Patient Rights and Responsibilities

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At Family Medicine East, patient rights are held at the utmost of importance. We do all that we can to ensure that the patient is treated with respect, consideration and insure their protected health information remains confidential.

• Privacy and security is provided to our patients regarding their medical information
• Patients are given a complete and thorough diagnosis and prognosis regarding their medical condition
• Patients are equally involved with their health care decisions
• Honest billing and business practices are implemented

As a patient of Family Medicine East, we appreciate that you:

• Provide us with up to date medical history before, during and after your course of treatment
• Cooperate with our staff in a cordial manner
• Ask any questions you may have regarding your medical treatment
• Respect the rights of other patients
• Notify us of any unexpected changes in your health
• Provide us with correct up-to-date billing information - bring insurance card at every visit