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Patient Rights & Responsibilities

At Colusa Medical Center, we are committed to providing safe, compassionate, and respectful care for every patient. We believe that understanding your rights and responsibilities helps create a partnership between you, your family, and your healthcare team—leading to better communication, informed decisions, and the highest quality of care.

As a patient receiving services at Colusa Medical Center, you have important rights that are protected by federal and California law. We encourage you to review the information below and ask a member of your care team if you have any questions.

Your Rights as a Patient

While receiving care at Colusa Medical Center, you have the right to:

Respect & Dignity

  • Receive considerate, respectful, and compassionate care in a safe environment.

  • Be treated with respect for your cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, personal values, beliefs, and preferences.

  • Receive care that promotes your comfort, privacy, and dignity.

Communication & Information

  • Have a family member (or another representative of your choosing) and your physician notified promptly of your admission.

  • Know the name and role of the healthcare professionals responsible for your care.

  • Receive information about your diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and expected outcomes in language you can understand.

  • Participate in developing your plan of care and discuss ethical issues related to your treatment when appropriate.

Medical Decisions

  • Make informed decisions regarding your medical care.

  • Receive information about the benefits, risks, alternatives, and potential outcomes of proposed treatments or procedures.

  • Accept or refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law.

  • Leave the medical center against medical advice (AMA) if permitted by law.

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Research Participation

  • Be informed if your care involves participation in human research or clinical experimentation.

  • Decline participation in research studies without affecting your right to receive care.

Pain Management

  • Receive appropriate assessment and management of your pain.

  • Learn about available pain management options and participate in decisions regarding your treatment.

  • Accept or decline pain management therapies, including opioid medications when appropriate and permitted by law.

  • Be informed of pain management specialists if your physician determines opioid therapy is not appropriate.

Quality Care

  • Receive timely responses to reasonable requests for services.

  • Expect care that is provided safely, professionally, and in accordance with applicable laws and healthcare standards.