should  refer  to  the   Patients’  Bill   of   Rights   and Responsibilities    (an   enclosure   to   BUMEDINST 6300.10) and the  Accreditation Manual for Hospitals published by the JCAHO. PATIENT’S RIGHTS The following are the patient’s rights: ·   Medical Care and Dental Care—A patient has the right to quality care and treatment consistent with available resources and generally accepted standards.    The  patient  has  the  right  to  refuse treatment  to  the  extent  permitted  by  law  and government regulations.   However, the patient should  be  informed  of  the  consequences  of refusal. ·   Respectful Treatment—A patient has the right to   considerate   and   respectful   care,   with recognition of his personal dignity. ·   Privacy   and   Confidentiality—A  patient, within law and military regulations, is entitled to privacy and confidentiality concerning medical care. ·   Identity—A patient has the right to know, at all times,   the   identity,   professional   status,   and professional credentials of healthcare personnel, as well as the name of the healthcare provider primarily responsible for his care. ·   Explanation of Care—A patient has the right to an   explanation   concerning   his   diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and prognosis of illness in terms the patient can understand. ·   Informed Consent—A patient has the right to be advised in nonclinical terms of information needed  to  make  knowledgeable  decisions  on consent   or   refusal   of   treatments. Such information   should   include   significant complications,  risks,  benefits,  and  alternative treatments available. ·   Research Projects—A patient has the right to be advised if the facility proposes to engage in or perform  research  associated  with  his  care  or treatment.  The patient has the right to refuse to participate in any research projects. ·   Safe Environment—A patient has the right to care and treatment in a safe environment. ·   Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) or Dental Treatment   Facility   (DTF)   Rules   and Regulations—A  patient  has  the  right  to  be informed of the facility’s rules and regulations that  relate  to  patient  or  visitor  conduct.    The patient   is   entitled   to   information   for   the initiation,   review,   and   resolution   of   patient complaints. PATIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES The following are the patient’s responsibilities: ·   Providing   Information—A  patient   has   the responsibility  to  provide,  to  the  best  of  his knowledge, accurate and complete information about   complaints,   past   illnesses,   hospitaliz- ations, medications, and other matters relating to his personal health. ·   Respect and Consideration—A patient has the responsibility to be considerate of the rights of other  patients  and  MTF  or  DTF  healthcare personnel, and to assist in the control of noise, smoking, and the number of visitors. The patient is  responsible  for  being  respectful  of  the property of other persons and of the facility. ·   Compliance with Medical Care—A patient is responsible for complying with the medical and nursing treatment plan, including followup care recommended by healthcare providers. ·   Medical Records—A patient is responsible for ensuring  that  medical  records  are  promptly returned to the medical facility for appropriate filing and maintenance when those records are transported  by  the  patient  for  the  purpose  of medical appointments or consultation, etc. ·   MTF  and  DTF  Rules  and  Regulations—A patient is responsible for following the MTF or DTF  rules  and  regulations  affecting  patient care. ·   Reporting of Patient Complaints—Apatient is responsible  for  helping  the  MTF  or  DTF commander provide the best possible care to all beneficiaries.   The patient’s recommendations, questions, or complaints should be reported to the patient contact representative. 2-2