I did some research on Patient's Bill of Rights. So far I came up
with this and another site that I accidently lost. It is in a pain
management site, but I think it applies to all medical situations. I
know it is pretty close to what I have used where I've worked in the
past.


http://www.aapainmanage.org/info/BillOfRights.php

Sunny (Carrol)
--- In Peripheral_Neuropathy@yahoogroups.com, Lois Schellinger
<lois6534@y...> wrote:
> No, the Dr. did not tell me what to do in case of
> swelling. He seems to be the kind of Dr. that has
> complete control meaning--he asks the questions and
> you answer them without any other explanations. I go
> back March 4th for an EMG and later a bone density
> test. He had lab work done for that and have no idea
> what he is thinking. He may turn out to be real good
> but right now I feel uncomfortable with him. I tried
> to explain about the previous neurologist sending me
> for a cervical MRI a year ago because my hand hurt and
> I told him they did not hurt and just this week found
> it is still on my chart that my hands hurt. He did
> not let me finish and defended the other Dr. saying it
> was probably needed. I have never run a Dr. down
> before but he made me feel guilty. Venting now.
> Sorry. If I do find out anything, I will let you know.
> I have had an EMG and not looking forward to it but
> want to see what he says. I, also, walked miles in my
> job before neuropathy but loved my work. Always wore
> good shoes so who knows the cause. Lois
>
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