DAL 16-09: Hospital Patients Rights
May 12, 2016
DHDTC DAL 16-09
Dear Colleagues:
It is a pleasure to announce the booklet "Your Rights as a Hospital Patient in New York State" has been updated and translated as printable pdfs into New York State's top six languages. They are posted on the Department's website in the links below:
Your Rights as a Hospital Patient in New York State
- New York State Patients' Bill of Rights
- New York State Parents' Bill of Rights
http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/patients/patient_rights/ - New York Health Care Proxy – Appointing Your Health Care Agent in New York State
http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/patients/health_care_proxy/
The state and federal governments require that all hospital patients in New York State be given certain information and materials when admitted to a hospital. This booklet collects that information in one place, explains the rights of each hospital patient and contains advice for the patients on how best to get assistance.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Division of Hospitals and Diagnostic & Treatment Centers at (518) 402-1004 or by email at hospinfo@health.ny.gov
Sincerely,
Ruth Leslie
Director
Division of Hospitals and Diagnostic & Treatment Centers
