Workgroups tackle local, Army issues at Army Family Action Plan Symposium Oct 23, 2009
The group recommends providing real-time written/posted materials for patients regarding MAHC's procedures and patient's rights and responsibilities for care during system outages and ensuring procedures are being followed consistently by MAHC staff and meet patient's rights. The group's second issue was conflict with Munson Army Health Center's 20-minute check-in policy. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Patients, insured or not, grasp for care Aug 9, 2009
At the same time, "there's been an erosion in the relationship between doctors and patients," said Dr. Erika Schwartz, medical director of Cinergy Health in New York City and an advocate for patient's rights. "It used to be you and the doctor. Now it's you, the doctor, the malpractice insurer, the regular insurer and, if you're getting a procedure, the device manufacturer.". (Florida Today)
Study: Bad test results often don't reach patients Jun 24, 2009
HEALTH / PATIENT'S RIGHTS. Study: Bad test results often don t reach patients. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Patient's rights advocate fights to die in hospice care May 22, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Bill gives druggists new right Mar 19, 2009
The bill's opponents argue that it puts pharmacists' rights above patient's rights. Idaho Women's Network lobbyist Taryn Magrini said the bill could cause problems for patients in rural towns with only one pharmacy. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
DHHS head: Arrests show we're serious Mar 5, 2009
"They said we violated the patient's rights," said Williams, who had worked 15 years at the state nursing home for patients with severe mental illnesses. "All we were trying to do was keep her from harming others.". (News & Observer)
Docs seek gag orders on patients' reviews Mar 5, 2009
HEALTH / PATIENT'S RIGHTS. Rate your doctors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
