1 Presence St. Marys Hospital Ethical and Religious Directives Patient Rights

2 Ethical and Religious Directives Promote and Defend Human Life Care for Poor and Vulnerable People Work for the Common Good Exercise Responsible Stewardship Respect Moral Teachings of the Church Social and Spiritual Responsibility of Catholic Health Care Services Issues in the Care for the Beginning and Ending of Life

3 Medical Ethics Committee Members of the health care team who educate about medical issues in the hospital and in the community Review cases when health care choices conflict May offer recommendations, but do not make final decisions

4 Contacting the Ethics Committee Anyone can contact the Ethics Committee by contacting administration at During evening/night hours the Nursing Supervisor can be contacted.

5 Patient Rights Personal preferences and values of each individual are respected. Patients are given a list of their rights at registration and is posted on each unit. – This comprehensive list includes but is not limited to the right to be informed, the right to refuse treatment, the right to privacy, the right to know who is caring for them and the right to comfort and dignity.