Ibogaine Patients' Bill of Rights
- The patient has the right to understand and use
these rights. If for any reason you do not understand your rights
or you need help in understanding your rights, the Ibogaine provider
must make assistance available, including an interpreter.
- The patient has the right to receive treatment with
Ibogaine and to be informed of the dose and form of ibogaine you will
receive.
- The patient has the right to receive complete information
about your diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
- The patient has the right to participate in all
decisions about your treatment.
- The patient has the right to receive treatment
without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
- The patient has the right to receive
considerate and respectful care in a clean and safe environment free
of unnecessary restraint.
- The patient has the right to be informed of the
name and position of the provider who will be in charge of your Ibogaine
therapy
- The patient has the right to receive all the information
that you need to give informed consent for any proposed procedure
or treatment you will receive and the possible risks and benefits
of the proposed procedure or treatment.
- The patient has the right to refuse to take part
in research, including a full explanation sufficient to help you to
decide whether or not to participate.
- The patient has the right to refuse treatment and
be told what effect this may have on your health.
- The patient has the right to be informed of alternate
therapies.
- The patient has the right to privacy while undergoing
Ibogaine treatment and confidentiality of all information and records
regarding your care.
- The patient has the right to review your treatment
record without charge and obtain a copy of your treatment record for
which your provider can charge a reasonable fee, with the understanding
that you can not be denied a copy solely because you cannot afford
to pay.
- The patient has the right to complain without fear
of reprisals about the care and services you are receiving, and to
have the provider respond to you.
- The patient has the right to file a Grievance
Form and have a patient advocate intervene on your behalf.
Ibogaine Patients'
Responsibilities
- Patients are responsible for providing information about past
illnesses, hospitalizations, medications, and other health-related
matters.
- Patients are responsible for informing their treatment providers
and other caregivers if they anticipate problems in following prescribed
treatment.
- Patients must take responsibility for requesting additional
information or clarification about their health status or treatment
when they do not fully understand the current information or instructions.
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