Learn to identify medically unethical conduct and how to file a complaint against a physician, hospital, or health plan that violates the Code of Medical Ethics.
Review Date: January 16, 2013
American Medical Association
Call 1-800-333-4114 to speak to a trained counselor who can answer your questions about Medicare health plan options, rights and benefits, and help you get the care and medications you need. Services are available to Spanish-language speakers.
Review Date: January 16, 2013
Medicare Rights Center
Find answers to common questions patients ask of the American Medical Association, including finding a doctor, medical advice, medical records, and filing complaints.
Review Date: January 16, 2013
American Medical Association
This fact sheet provides patients with an outline for thinking about end-of-life issues and some guidelines for discussion with their doctors, families, and loved ones.
Review Date: January 16, 2013
NIH National Cancer Institute
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to ''eligible'' employees for certain family and medical reasons. Also, find links to laws and regulations about the FMLA.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor
This document covers questions you should ask your doctor before consenting to surgery. The topics covered include the risks involved in the procedure, what to expect during the recovery period following surgery, and more.
Review Date: January 16, 2013
American College of Surgeons
Search for a long-term care ombudsmen in your area who promotes residents' rights and quality of care, educates consumers and providers, and helps resolve residents' complaints.
Review Date: January 16, 2013
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care
None of us knows when a future event might leave us unable to speak for ourselves. Download your state-approved advanced directive to create and share a written record of your health care wishes.
Review Date: January 16, 2013
Compassion & Choices
This plain language brochure replaces AHA's Patients' Bill of Rights and informs patients about what they should expect during their hospital stay with regard to their rights and responsibilities. The brochure is available in multiple languages.
Review Date: January 16, 2013
American Hospital Association
The decision to participate in a research study should be made after careful consideration of the risks, benefits, and alternative treatments. This fact sheet provides questions meant to serve as a guide to help with this decision-making process.
Review Date: January 16, 2013
Mental Health America
Learn your Medicare rights designed to protect you when you receive health care. Know what health care services you are entitled to receive by law, how to file an appeal, and how your privacy is protected.
Review Date: January 16, 2013
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
