Entries tagged with “nursing-home-patient-rights”

Are nursing home patients protected under federal law?

Posted by Jonathan Rosenfeld on September 02, 2009
"Are nursing home patients protected under federal law?"                                                                 -Tom, Edina, Minnesota Although many nursing home patients frequently feel trapped within the situation they are currently in, nursing home patients actually have many rights granted to them under federal law.  Federal law empowers nursing home patients to make decisions with respect to their medical treatment and personal care. Federal law guarantees the following: 1. The right to participate in your care planning along with the right to refuse particular treatments. A customized care plan must be developed for every nursing home patient.  Nursing home patients (or their representatives) may... More
Page: 1

About Jonathan Rosenfeld

Photo of Jonathan Rosenfeld

Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.   Jonathan has represented...

Read More

Subscribe

Add this blog to your feeds or subscribe by email using the form below

Concerned about a loved one? Talk with an attorney today.

Bed Sore FAQs

Frequently asked questions on bed sore prevention, treatment and legal rights of those who have been neglected.

View FAQs