
Client Rights & Responsibilities
Client Rights
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Accessible and impartial access to care
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Autonomy: freedom of choice of therapist; right to refuse or leave treatment regardless of the therapist's opinion; right to a consultation with another therapist
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Care in a safe health-care environment
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Confidentiality: specifically, no disclosure of any information about the client without their written consent
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Continuity of care
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Dignity: including the right not to disrobe or remain disrobed longer than necessary
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Privacy, both visual and auditory; this includes not having to disclose any information that is not relevant to the care the client is receiving
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Respect for client values and cultural beliefs
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right to be informed of their rights
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Timely and accurate information on the status of background of the therapist providing care, the intervention provided, risks, side effects, alternatives, whether the care is part of a research study, and post-discharge treatment needs
Client Responsibilities
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Provide accurate information to the therapist
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Provide timely feedback to the therapist about treatment preferences, comfort, depth of pressure, and need to stop or take a break
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Accept the consequences of refusing care, altering care, or choosing an alternative option to care
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Act with consideration and respect for therapists and others in that setting
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Adhere to instructions provided by the therapist
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Follow rules of conduct of the health care facility
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Assure that financial obligations to the facility are met