What Are Some of the Rights Clients Have When Receiving

question 29

Multiple Choice

What are some of the rights clients have when receiving care within a healthcare system? Select all that apply.

• A)Clients have the right to be given information only in English.
• B)Clients have the right to refuse care.
• C)Clients have the right to know when something goes wrong with their care.
• D)Clients have the right to care that is free from discrimination.
• E)Clients have the right to know the titles, but not necessarily the names, of their caregivers.

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