Right to know if the hospital has relationships with outside parties that may influence treatment or care.
The patient has the right to ask and be informed of business relationships among the hospital,educational institutions, other health care providers, or payers that may influence the patient's treatment and care.
11. Right to consent or refuse to take part in research.
A patient who declines to take part in
research or experimentation is entitled to the most effective care that the hospital can otherwise provide.