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Know your responsibility and rights as a patient

A walk-in clinic describes and defined as those that accept patients on a walk-in basis and with no appointment required. This could be an urgent care, a retail clinic, even an emergency room.

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Know your responsibility and rights as a patient

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  1. Know Your Responsibility and Rights as a Patient

  2. A walk-in clinic describes and defined as those that accept patients on a walk-in basis and with no appointment required. This could be an urgent care, a retail clinic, even an emergency room. Mississauga is one of the most populated cities in Canada. The city has a population of 713,443 as of the Canada 2011 Census and is Canada’s 6th most populous municipality.

  3. When it comes to health, Mississauga has several walk-in clinics and pharmacy options. The Queen Clinic is one the most trusted and popular walk-in clinics in Mississauga. At The Queen Clinic, their patients are not just another number, but rather valued members of their practice that they are invested in and work with in order to optimize their well-being, and encourage their right to an amazing life.

  4. Patients also have certain rights. Some are guaranteed by federal law, such as the right to get a copy of a medical record, and the right to keep them private. Many clinics, especially in a walk-in clinic in Mississauga, have additional laws protecting patients, and healthcare facilities often have a patient bill of rights. Here are some additional rights you need to know:

  5. Be treated with consideration, respect and recognition of their individuality. Participate in the process and implementation of their plan of care. Be informed by their physician and other healthcare professionals about any continuing healthcare requirements after their discharge and make informed decisions regarding their care. Have an access to their medical records kept confidentially. Be informed of the names and functions of all physicians and other healthcare professionals providing their direct care. Examine and receive an explanation of their bill and may receive information relating to financial assistance available. Formulate advance directives and have physicians and other healthcare professionals comply with these directives. Be informed of their health status, involved in care planning and treatment, and allowed to request or refuse treatment.

  6. To ensure your health, walk-in clinics in Mississauga provide their patients with the care possible. They ask their patients if they agree in responsibility to: Provide information – provide and accurate information regarding their identity, medical history, and current health concerns. Report any changes in health to care providers. Follow clinic rules and regulations – follow clinic rules and regulations, including those that prohibit offensive and abusive language or behavior, and use some alcohol and tobacco. Help ensure that the patients aware of this kind of rules. Ask a question – provide an accurate and complete question to ensure the correct information that you need to know.

  7. walk in clinic mississauga: http://thequeenclinic.ca/

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