Patient Rights

PATIENT RIGHTS

Watson Clinic Surgery Center (WCSC) will provide each patient with written information regarding Patient Rights to include notice of rights, physician financial interests or ownership in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), Advance Directives, submission and investigation of grievances, exercise of rights and respect for property and person, privacy and safety, and confidentiality of clinical records.

Watson Clinic Surgery Center South – Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Advance Directives

• During admission the patient will be given the opportunity to submit a completed Advance Directive.
• If the Advance Directive contains a Do Not Resuscitate Order, the patient will be notified that the provision will be suspended during his or her procedure and recovery in the facility.
• If the Advance Directive documents are placed on the chart and the patient is subsequently transferred to a higher level of care, the presence of Advance Directives must be clearly communicated during hand-off.
• Appropriate documentation will be noted on the patient consent form and electronically.