All patients have the right to considerate and respectful care at all times by competent personnel.

The patient has the right to obtain from the physician, sufficient information concerning diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, in terms the patient can be reasonably expected to understand.

The patient has the right to know, by name, the physician responsible for authorizing and performing procedures or treatments. The patient has the right to receive information from the physician that is necessary to give informed consent prior to the start of a medical procedure and/or treatment. Information for informed consent should include a description of the specific procedure and/or treatment, risks involved, alternatives, the expectations for a successful outcome, and the probable duration of incapacitation.

The patient has the right to know what Centre rules and regulations apply to patient conduct.

The patient has the right to have all records pertaining to the medical care treated as confidential except as otherwise provided by law or upon the patients written authorization.

The patient has the right to assistance in obtaining consultation with another physician at the patient request.

The patient has the right to refuse treatment for any or all the care offered. When refusal of treatment prevents the provision of appropriate care in accordance with ethical and professional standards, the potential consequences are explained to the patient and the relationship with the patient may be terminated.