patientrights

Patients shall be provided, to the degree known, appropriate information concerning their diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. When it is
medically inadvisable to give such information to a patient, the information shall be provided to a person designated by the patient or to a
legally authorized person.

Patients will have access to copies of their health information with a written request for a reasonable cost-based fee for expenses such as copies
and staff time. Patient can request format and we will attempt to meet it. In the case we are unable to meet format requested, paper copies
will be provided.

Patients shall be given the opportunity to participate in decisions involving their health care, except when such participation is contraindicated
for medical reasons.

Patients have the right to request an alternative means of communication or location regarding health information. Request MUST be in
writing and specify the alternative means or location, and provide satisfactory explanation how payments will be handled under the alternative
means or location you request.

Patient has the right to request a list of instances in which their health information was disclosed for purposes other than treatment, payment,
healthcare operations and certain other activities beginning 4/14/2003. If request is made more than once in a twelve-month period, a
reasonable cost-based fee will be charged.

Information will be available to patients and staff of Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, LLC, concerning:

1.        Patient rights, including those specified in this section
2.        Patient conduct and responsibilities
3.        Services available
4.        Provisions for after-hours and emergency care
5.        Fees for services
6.        Payment policies
7.        Patients’ right to refuse to participate in experimental research
8.        Options for reporting complaints and suggestions

Information provided in advertising or marketing regarding the competence of the staff will not be misleading to patients.