Which document delineates the patient’s responsibilities and rights while hospitalized?

Patient Care Partnership. The Patient Care Partnership, which replaced the similar Bill of Rights, delineates the patient’s responsibilities and rights while hospitalized. The Patient Self-Determination Act ensures the patient is well-informed about his or her care and the rights to refuse or accept care. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ensures patient privacy.

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