CODE OF ETHICS
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Aegis adopts the most stringent clinical, ethical and regulatory compliance standards
of any NTP in the treatment of its patients. These unmatched standards, in combination
with the special emphasis that Aegis places on customizing treatment to focus on
the individual conditions of each patient, have resulted in an unprecedented level
of patient recovery, and an industry defining level of clinical success. For more
information, please review the Aegis Code of Conduct & Ethics.
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PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY & OTHER RIGHTS
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Aegis holds the confidentiality of all of its patients as one of its highest
priorities. Accordingly, Aegis has developed a state of the art corporate
compliance policy, HIPAA compliance plan and
Privacy Policy
in order to ensure full
adherence to federal regulations on the secure handling of confidential patient
information.
In addition to these measures, patients in disagreement with the decisions
regarding their treatment are entitled to voice their concerns in a fair hearing
process. Patients may also file their grievances with the office of the
Ombudsman, who is an independent neutral party appointed to handle patient
complaints. Certain concerns can also be handled by the Patient Advisory and
Advocacy Group (“PAAG”), which is a body made up of patients committed to
representing and pursuing the best interests of the population served by Aegis.
The comment and complaint cards (along with postage-paid envelopes) for both the
Ombudsman and PAAG are available in the waiting area of each clinic. To learn
more, about the Ombudsman and/or PAAG please refer to the brochures available in
the clinic waiting areas or at their website (www.aegisombudsman.com or
www.aegispaag.com).
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In addition to the above, Aegis patients are entitled to:
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A healthy and safe treatment environment
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Participation in their treatment planning and giving consent to treatment
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Full disclosure regarding their treatment
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