Patient’s Rights
You have the right to….
- Be treated with courtesy and respect
- Privacy of your InformedDNA electronic health record and individually-identifiable health information InformedDNA Privacy Policy
- Informed consent so that you understand the risks and benefits of genetic testing
- Obtain the contents of your InformedDNA electronic health record, including all recommendations shared with you and your physician
- Have your questions answered
- Refuse to take part in research studies
- Have an interpreter or other assistance, as needed and available, when there is a language, communication or hearing barrier
- Freely discuss with your genetic counselor any family, medical, or genetic testing information; we do not disclose any identified patient information to health plans
- Inquire about State and Federal genetic nondiscrimination laws, such as GINA.
- Register complaints
Patient’s Responsibilities
We ask that you…
- Be respectful to Patient Care Coordinators and Genetic Counselors and ask questions if you don’t understand something
- Give a complete and accurate personal and family health history and let us know parts that may not be fully accurate
- Keep scheduled appointments or notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule
- Make arrangements to take your appointment in a quiet setting that is free of distractions, preferrably on a land line (not a cell phone)
- Meet financial obligations
- Report fraud or other wrongdoing