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Patient's Rights

Information about what patients or those undergoing treatment should expect from a physician, caregiver or treatment center.

SEE ALSO Magazines • Associations on the Net

Resources in this category:

Health Care: Consumers & Patients Index Page
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/
This page is part of the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality's (AHRQ) website. The page contains links to AHRQ research and fact sheets aimed at consumers. Topics covered include: Health Conditions & Diseases, Prescriptions, Prevention & Wellness, and Quality of Care.
Health Privacy
http://www.healthprivacy.org/
The Health Privacy Project website contains links to information on federal health laws, state health laws, and other health-related privacy resources. This site serves as a good starting point for anyone looking for information on health privacy, including HIPAA.
QuackWatch
http://www.quackwatch.org/
"Guide to health fraud, quackery, and intelligent decisionmaking." Browsable collection of articles includes sections on: Questionable Products and Services; Questionable Advice; Consumer Protection; Health Promotion/Consumer Decisions; Consumer Education.
UK Clinical Ethics Network
http://www.ethics-network.org.uk/
Information for developing and existing clinical ethics committees to help identify and address ethical concerns in the health industry.

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