Section 141.205 - Patient Rights and Responsibilities(A) Each hospice shall have written policies and procedures that protect the rights of all patients/families. Rights shall include but need not be limited to: (1) the right to be informed of the hospice philosophy and concept, admission criteria, services to be provided, any third party coverage and personal charges, and any sliding fee scale associated with services provided;(2) the right to confidentiality of all records and communications;(3) the right to informed consent;(4) the right to participate in developing the patient care plan; and(5) the right to refuse service or withdraw from the program at anytime.(B) A copy of patient/family rights and a statement of patient/family financial responsibilities shall be provided to the patient/family and shall be signed by the patient and family upon admission. If the patient has no family the copy of patient/family rights shall be signed by the patient and the primary care giver, if the hospice's admission criteria require a primary care giver.(C) If the hospice provides any services under contract agreements, each patient/family shall be provided upon request with written information that clearly defines the services provided under contract and identifies the contracted individual(s) or organization(s).(D) Each patient/family seeking services shall receive a written explanation of the third party benefits available to the patient/family through the hospice, including any restrictions.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1358, eff. 2/9/2018.