PATIENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CONFIDENTIALITY

It is the policy of Texas Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates, PA (TCSA) to treat all patient information confidentially. This includes patient records and conversations. We will investigate any reported violation of this policy. If you have any questions, please ask a front desk representative for information. TCSA makes every effort to provide our patients with an environment, which is safe, private and respectful of our patient’s needs. If you have a complaint about our services, facilities or staff, we want to hear from you. We will do everything we can to see that your experience with us is professional in every way.

ISSUES OF CARE

TCSA is committed to your participation in care decisions. As a client, you have the right to ask questions and receive answers regarding the course of clinical care recommended by any of our health providers, including discontinuing care. We urge you to follow the healthcare directions given to you by our providers. However, if you have any doubts or concerns, or if you question the care prescribed by our providers, please ask.

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