Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 12 - ADULT HEALTH
Chapter 10.12.03 - Cosmetic Surgical Facilities
Section 10.12.03.07 - Patients' Rights
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.12.03.07
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The administrator shall ensure that the facility develops and implements written policies and procedures concerning patients' rights and responsibilities.
B. The facility shall make the policies and procedures available to patients, guardians, and other health care decision makers, as defined by Health-General Article, Title 5, Subtitle 6, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the public.
C. The policies and procedures shall require that:
(1) The facility informs patients of
services that are available and the charges for services not covered by
third-party payors;
(2) A
physician, dentist, podiatrist, or other qualified health care practitioner
informs patients of their medical conditions unless medically contraindicated
as documented in their medical records;
(3) All patients are afforded an opportunity
to participate in planning their medical treatments and to refuse to
participate in experimental research; and
(4) All patients are ensured confidential
treatment of their medical records, and may approve or refuse release of
records to any individual outside the facility, except as provided by federal
or State law.
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