Patient Bill of Rights
As a patient receiving psychological and/or neuropsychological services, you have the following rights:
Right to Respectful Care
You have the right to considerate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care that respects your dignity and privacy.
Right to Confidentiality
Your personal health information and records are confidential and will be protected according to state and federal laws, including HIPAA. You have the right to be informed about how your information is used and disclosed.
Right to Informed Consent
You have the right to receive clear explanations about your diagnosis, evaluation and/or treatment options, risks, and benefits before consenting to any evaluation and/or treatment.
Right to Participate in Evaluation and/or Treatment
You have the right to be involved in decisions regarding your care and to refuse or discontinue evaluation and/or treatment, except as otherwise provided by law.
Right to Access Your Records
You have the right to review your clinical records and request corrections as allowed by law.
Right to Privacy
Your sessions and communications will be private, except when disclosure is required or permitted by law (e.g., safety concerns, abuse reporting, court order).
Right to Non-Discrimination
You have the right to receive care free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, language, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Right to Safe Environment
You have the right to receive services in a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment.
Right to Timely Access
You have the right to reasonable and timely access to care and to be informed of any changes or delays in scheduling.
Right to Communication Access
You have the right to discuss language and communication needs with the practice. Reasonable efforts will be made to support effective communication, and options may include interpreter services or referral to a bilingual provider when clinically appropriate. Availability and costs, if any, will be discussed in advance.
Right to Designate a Legal Representative
You have the right to designate a legal representative or decision-maker for your care when applicable.
Right to Emergency Care Instructions
You have the right to receive guidance on how to access emergency or crisis care outside of regular office hours. This practice does not provide emergency services.
Practice Commitment
The practice is committed to respecting patient rights and providing care consistent with applicable ethical and legal standards.