In an effort to help remove perceived obstacles, federal regulators have issued new guidance clarifying patients' rights under HIPAA to access their health information, including certain data ...

Patient rights are a fundamental aspect of modern health care, encapsulating key ethical principles and legal protections for individuals receiving medical care. These rights have evolved over the ...

One in every 10 patients experience harm in healthcare, and about 50% of harms are preventable, according to an April 18 news release from WHO. The Patient Safety Rights Charter is the first to ...

Patients’ rights constitute a foundational element of quality healthcare, ensuring respect, dignity and fairness in the delivery of medical services. At its core, the concept is designed to empower ...

A West Richland woman was arrested in connection with a murder plot in Florida. Tacoma-based MultiCare health system has entered into a settlement agreement after an investigation found a lack of ...

(WSPA) – How closely do you look at your medical bills? If you don’t know your rights, you may not know when to question a bill. In this 7NEWS Consumer Exclusive, the key step every patient should ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Legal Corner answers viewers’ civil legal questions. QUESTION: Do patients in Louisiana have rights regarding their medical care that are guaranteed by law? If they do, then ...

To mark World Patient Safety Day on September 17, the patient-led Light Collective plans to lead discussions in Washington, D.C., designed to help ensure that patient concerns about health data ...

After all-too-brief hiatus, the perennial battle over the Patients Bill of Rights begins again this week on Capitol Hill. And while lawmakers on both sides of the aisle claim to be more than ready to ...