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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