Patients have rights and responsibilities, which allow them to take an active role in their health care. You will receive additional information regarding your rights at the time of admission.
Under “rights,” you will see that you:
Are entitled to complete information about your treatment
Are entitled to medical or personal care that is courteous and respectful
Can refuse care
Are entitled to privacy
Can expect that your health information found in your medical record will be treated as confidential
Can join the discussion to determine your treatment
Under “responsibilities,” we ask that you:
Provide accurate, complete information about your health
Ask questions when unclear about what you have been told
Follow the care or treatment plan
Follow the facility’s rules and regulations
Be respectful and considerate of the facility staff and property
We at New Ulm Medical Center are glad that you have come to us in your time of need. If you have any questions about your care or about your rights or responsibilities as a patient at our hospital, please ask any of the professionals who are caring for you.
New Ulm Medical Center
1324 Fifth St. N.
P.O. Box 577
New Ulm, MN 56073
507-233-1000 Maps & directions
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