Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 310 - Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chapter 600 - Abortion Facility Regulations
Subchapter 9 - Operational Program Narrative
Section 310:600-9-2 - Patient rights
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
The abortion facility shall protect and promote each patient's rights as specified in this section. Policies describing mechanisms by which patient rights are protected shall be formulated, approved by the governing body and followed by all staff. Policies shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) The right to receive confidential treatment in a safe environment from considerate professionals;
(2) The right to be informed of the customary charges and acceptable method of payment for the procedure in advance;
(3) The right to be fully advised in understandable terms of the nature of the procedure and possible complications in advance;
(4) The right to receive professional counseling either in the facility or by referral before and after the abortion. Available counseling shall include information on alternatives to abortion and the availability of agencies or services to assist the patient; and
(5) The right to be informed whether or not the attending physician has malpractice insurance coverage.
(6) The right to file a grievance regarding care received and notification of who the patient shall contact at the facility to lodge a complaint.
Added at 15 Ok Reg 3172, eff 7-13-98
