Module 3: Patient Rights

A patient has the right to:

• Consent or refuse the collection, use & disclosure of their personal health information (PHI). Refusal is subject to legal exceptions, such as a warrant or subpoena,
• Access their PHI at any time,
• Request changes to information they feel is inaccurate,
• Know who accesses and uses their PHI. The patient may request an audit,
• Know to whom their PHI has been disclosed,
• Challenge the hospital's compliance with Privacy laws.