Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Patient Rights

The Surgery Center at Associated Surgical & Medical Specialists (ASMS) is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare in a manner which acknowledges the uniqueness and dignity of each patient. We encourage patients and families to have clear knowledge of and participate in matters and decisions relating to the medical care provided.

You have the right…

• to be treated with respect, consideration and dignity.
• to privacy when receiving care and to have your medical records held in confidence. You have the right to approve or refuse the release of these records.
• to select your own surgeon.
• to participate in decisions regarding your healthcare and to complete information regarding your condition, prognosis and treatment.
• to consult with other health professionals when you feel such a consultation is necessary.
• to consent to, or refuse involvement in medical studies or research projects conducted by The Surgery Center.
• to be informed of business relationships between The Surgery Center and other healthcare providers, insofar as your care is concerned.
• to be informed of policies or regulations by which you are expected to abide.

Patient Responsibilities

You have the responsibility…

• to be considerate of others by observing safety and non-smoking regulations at the facility.
• to be considerate of The Surgery Center personnel.
• to supply accurate and complete medical history information.
• to inform The Surgery Center personnel if their instructions, information, or answers to your questions are unclear or too difficult to follow.
• to fulfill any financial obligations you may incur.
• to make follow-up appointments with your surgeon or medical specialist, as directed.