§ 119.23. Patient information.
(a) Patients treated in the outpatient service shall be afforded the same rights granted to patients otherwise treated by the hospital.
(b) Outpatient information shall include at least the following:
(1) The patient shall be informed of the identity of the physician primarily responsible for his care.
(2) If trainees participate in patient care, reflecting the concept of team care, the patient shall be so informed, and his consent shall be obtained, unless an emergency precludes such consent, which emergency shall be documented by the treating physician.
(3) To the extent possible, the patient shall be informed by a physician as to the general nature of his medical problem, the general prognosis, and the nature and purpose of the treatment and procedures which are contemplated.
(4) Appropriate instructions in self-care shall be given to the patient.
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