Question

Which of the following describes patient rights? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Patient rights are only important for patients to understand and do not affect healthcare workers.

Patient rights are in place to ensure patients are treated fairly and ethically.

Patient rights tell patients what they are entitled to.

Answer 1

- ☐ Patient rights are only important for patients to understand and do not affect healthcare workers. — Incorrect. Patient rights also impose duties on healthcare workers and affect how care is delivered.

- ☑ Patient rights are in place to ensure patients are treated fairly and ethically. — Correct.

- ☑ Patient rights tell patients what they are entitled to. — Correct.