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All patients at Laurens County Hospital are provided the following basic rights:
To receive treatment or accommodation without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or source of payment.
To considerate, respectful care at all times and under all circumstances, with recognition of your personal dignity.
To obtain, from your primary physician, complete and current information concerning your diagnosis, treatment and any known prognosis.
To request a foreign language or sign interpreter, if needed.
To reasonable, informed participation in decisions involving your care. This should be based on a clear understanding of your condition and of all proposed treatments and alternatives.
To, at your own request and expense, consult with a specialist.
To refuse treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
To refuse to talk with or see anyone not officially connected with the hospital or directly involved in your care. Your medical record will be read only by individuals directly involved in your treatment or the monitoring of its quality.
To expect reasonable safety as to hospital practices and the environment. You may be placed in protective privacy when necessary for personal safety.
To only be transferred to another facility after reciving a complete explanation of the need for the transfer and the alternatives to a transfer.
To know the identity and professional status of the individuals caring for you. You also have the right to know if the hospital proposes to engage in research projects affecting your care, and you have the right to refuse any experimental treatment.
To request and receive an explanation of the total bill for services provided and to be notified prior to termination of benefits, as mandated by Federal Regulations.
To know the hospital's process for receiving and resolving patient complaints.
All patients at Laurens County Hospital are expected to comply with the following basic responsibilities:
To provide accurate and complete information about your health problems, your financial status and your current residence.
To provide accurate and complete information about your health problems, your financial status and your current residence
To cooperate in decisions to be transferred to other accommodations appropriate to continuity of care and/or hospital convenience.
To be considerate of the rights of other patients and hospital personnel.
To accept full responsibility if you refuse treatment or do not follow the instructions provided by your health care team.
To pay your hospital bills as promptly as possible. If you need help, the Patient Accounts Office will provide assistance. You also have the responsibility to notify the hospital as soon as possible if payment difficulties are anticipated.
To follow hospital rules and regulations affecting your care and conduct.
