As a patient of La Clínica, you have the right to:
- Be treated with dignity and respect, without regard to your gender, age, cultural, educational or religious background.
- Privacy and confidentiality of your records.
- Receive explanations about clinic tests and procedures.
- Review your medical or dental records with a clinician.
- Request medical records from other clinics as well as request a transfer of records from our clinic to other clinics.
- Knowledge of potential side effects of treatment.
- Change providers within the clinic.
- Consent to or refuse any care of treatment.
- To inform us of suggestions or concerns about our services.
You have the responsibility to:
- Be honest about your medical history.
- Be sure you understand the explanations, advice and instructions you receive.
- Follow health advice and medical instructions.
- Respect clinic policies and procedures.
- Keep appointments or cancel at least 24 hours in advance.
- Report any changes in your health.
- Notify us of changes in your address, telephone number, and insurance carrier.
A complaint or grievance can be filed by contacting Yadel Vado at (510) 535-3655, or in writing: Post Office Box 22210, Oakland, CA 94623-2210. All information will remain confidential.