Patient’s Rights
Rights and Responsibilities of Patients
Information Disclosure
Patients have the right to receive accurate, easily understood information about their health plans, our professionals, and facilities.
Choice of Providers
Patients have the right to a choice of health care providers, sufficient to ensure access to appropriate high-quality health care.
Participation in Treatment Decisions
Patients have the right and responsibility to fully participate in all decisions related to their health care. Patients who are unable to fully participate in treatment decisions have the right to be represented by parents, guardians, family members, or other conservators.
Respect & Nondiscrimination
Patients have the right to considerate, respectful care from all members of the health care system. Patients must not be discriminated against in the delivery of health care services. An environment of mutual respect is essential to maintain a quality health care system. Patients must not be discriminated against in the delivery of health care services consistent with the benefits covered in their policy or as required by law.
Confidentiality of Health Information
Complaints & Appeals
All patients have the right to a fair and efficient process for resolving differences with their health plans, health care providers, and the institutions that serve them. If you have a complaint or appeal, please contact our Privacy Officer by calling 615-250-9200 or emailing us at info@ua-pc.com. If you had a less than satisfactory interaction with a member of our team, we encourage you to speak with the Office Manager to address your concerns; however, you may also contact the Privacy Officer for these matters as well.
Patient Responsibilities
Greater individual involvement by patients in their care increases the likelihood of achieving the best outcomes and helps support a quality improvement, cost-conscious environment. Among other acts, patients should:
- Take responsibility for maximizing healthy habits
- Become involved in specific health care decisions, working collaboratively with providers
- Disclose relevant information, wants and needs
- Use the health plan’s complaint and appeal process to address concerns
- Recognize the limits of medical science, and the fallibility and competing responsibilities of providers
- Understand health insurance plan coverage, options, and requirements
- Meet financial obligations
- Report wrongdoing and fraud