Patient Rights

If you're dealing with a medical issue, or helping manage a loved one's care, know that you have the legal right to make healthcare decisions. Doctors and caregivers will make sure you understand your condition and your treatment options. You'll use that information to make choices that are right for you. We call this "informed consent."

Foolproof diets! Miracle cures! And did you hear about this "one weird trick"? With the popularity of internet and social media, we come across health topics every day. But how much of it's true? How do we know what we can trust? Here are some things to look for.