Patient Bill of Rights
As a customer and patient of Wellstart Medical (“Wellstart” or the “Company”) you have the right to:
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Be fully informed, in advance, about the service to be provided by Wellstart; 
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Be fully informed of any financial, or other responsibility as soon as it is readily known; 
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Receive information about the scope of services that the Company will provide and specific 
 limitations on those services;
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Refuse service after the consequences, if any, of refusing service are fully presented; 
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Be informed of client/patient rights under state law; 
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Have one’s property and person treated with respect, consideration, and recognition of client/patient dignity and individuality; 
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Be free from mistreatment, neglect, or verbal, mental, sexual, and physical abuse, including injuries of unknown source, and misappropriation of client/patient property; 
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Voice grievances or complaints regarding the Company, service, or lack of respect of property, or recommend changes in policy, personnel, interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal; 
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Have grievances or complaints regarding the Company or service that is, or fails to be furnished, or lack of respect of property; 
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Confidentiality and privacy of all information contained in the client/patient record and of Protected Health Information kept or maintained by Wellstart; 
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Be advised of the Company’s policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of clinical records; 
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Receive appropriate service and care without discrimination and in accordance with physician’s orders; 
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Choose a health care provider, including an attending physician; 
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Receive appropriate care without discrimination and in accordance with physician orders; 
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Be fully informed of your responsibilities. 
As a customer and patient of Wellstart you have the responsibility to:
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Promptly report to the Company any malfunctions or defects in the supplies; 
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Use the supplies in compliance with the physician’s order and in a safe and proper manner, follow proper storage, and cleaning instructions; 
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Notify Wellstart of any change in health insurance coverage, address, telephone number, physician or prescribed use; 
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Notify Wellstart upon your admission to a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or home health care agency; 
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Accept and fulfill financial responsibility for equipment and/or supplies furnished by Wellstart that is deemed to be noncovered by your third-party insurance company, including co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, and any other items; 
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Request further information concerning anything you do not understand. 
