Patient Rights - How to advocate for Yourself!

As a patient, you have certain rights. Some are guaranteed by federal law, such as the right to get a copy of your medical records, and the right to keep them private. Many states have additional laws protecting patients, and health care facilities often have a patient bill of rights.

For those suffering with long term or chronic health issues, it is incredibly important to know what those rights are. We will discuss those rights this week. Necie will also lead a personal discussion on the symptoms and treatments for Fibromyalgia.

Episode Segments:

Patients Rights & Fibromyalgia As a patient, you have certain rights. And many of those rights are guaranteed by federal law. Necie will go over those rights, and then give an in-depth and personal explanation of Fibromyalgia; what it is, its symptoms and treatments, and what its like to live with that disease
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