Jasper, Margaret C.

Healthcare and your rights under the law by Margaret C. Jasper. - Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. : Oceana Publications, 2002. - x, 220 p. ; 24 cm. - Oceana's legal almanac series. Law for the layperson, 1075-7376 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-220).

Checking the credentials of your health care providers -- The patient's right to participate in health care decisions -- Hospitals and nursing homes -- Medical records: access and privacy issues -- Private health insurance -- The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) -- Government-administered health insurance programs -- Rights related to HIV/AIDS testing and disclosure -- Appendices.

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Medical laws and legislation--United States--Popular works.
Medical care--Decision making--United States--Popular works.
Patients--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States--Popular works.
Health insurance--United States--Popular works.
Medical records--Law and legislation--United States--Popular works.
Health facilities--Law and legislation--United States--Popular works.